this scene reminds me of a similar scene in (book …...this scene reminds me of a similar scene in...

This scene reminds me of a

similar scene in (book title)

because…. .

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This situation reminds me of a

similar situation in my own life. It

happened when………

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It could

be that……… .

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I am confused

by………… .

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Considering what I know

about……… already, perhaps

he/she will…………. .

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…………….could/may

possibly………….next/as a

result, as/because….. .

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The description conjures up

images of……. .

Visualising

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The writer uses…… to

-create a…… mood/atmosphere.

-hint that…. .

-show the writer’s feelings of … .

-imply….. .

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In contrast, …… .

(comparing descriptions)

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These words/ phrases

support/explain my

thinking….. .

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..(Character)… begins showing

…… traits by ……….. in contrast,

he/she ends…………… .

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…(character A)... and …(character

B).. see it differently/similarly

because… .

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On the

other hand, … .

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It would seem the character

is motivated by ……. I

assume this because….. .

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In order of importance,

these are the main points of

the text: … .

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A summary of this text

would be… .

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The writer’s intention is

……. .

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My assumptions were

contradicted because…. .

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Themes reflected in this text

could be … , …. , …..

because….. .

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Were …(the character/s)… to

come to our school/home,

………. .

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I disagree with ……’s

viewpoint because… .

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