Two Wolves – Chapters 1

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Answer quick questions. Some check themselves.
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Quick recap: Chapters 1–5

Ben is 13, loves making stop‑motion films, and asks lots of questions (his dad teases him by calling him “cop”).

Olive is 7, brave and quick‑witted. She calls Dad “Maugrim” (the nasty wolf from Narnia).

Mum (April) and Dad (Ray) rush the family off on a sudden “holiday”. No clothes packed. That’s sus.

The police had visited the house looking for Ben’s parents. On the road, Uncle Chris passes a bag to Ray.

The family drive to Pop’s old bush cabin. It’s creepy and run‑down. Nature feels dangerous to Ben.

Tension builds: a police stop, a sudden getaway, and lots of secrets. Ben starts watching and taking notes.

(This recap is here to jog your memory. You’ll show what you remember and think in the questions below.)

1) Warm‑up: What do you remember?

Name a character and one thing about them.

Name a moment or image that stuck with you.

What are you still wondering about?

2) Read & think

Read the line and answer the questions in your own words.

“For the first time ever, Ben did not ask a question.”

What is the feeling here?

What does this show about Ben in this moment?

Need a nudge?

Ben is normally curious. If he goes quiet, something feels serious or scary.

3) Quick check: Chapters 1–5

Why did the police first come to the Silvers’ house?

On the drive, what nickname does Ray use for the car?

Who hands Ray a bag during the trip?

4) Chapter checks

Short answers save on this device. Some questions auto‑check.

Chapter 1 — Cops

Why do you think the police came to see the Silvers?

Vocabulary: overkill means…

Chapter 2 — The Holiday

Why does Dad call Ben a “cop”?

Who hands Ray a bag? (auto‑check)

Chapter 3 — Holiday Haircuts

Why is Dad angry that Ben brings his wallet?

What does “stick your bib in” mean?

Chapter 4 — Chase

Why did the police officer pull their car over? (auto‑check)

“His heart pummelled in his chest.” What is Ben thinking/feeling?

Chapter 5 — Within the Woods

Give two reasons Ben’s body aches when they arrive.

Find three words that show the story is set in Australia.

5) Characters & setting

Ben — what is he like? How is he changing?

Places — home → road → cabin/bush. How do these places feel?

6) Word practice

Type the letter or choose the meaning.

vanquishing → (a) plastic wrap (b) defeating (c) unpaid/delinquent

cellophane → (a) plastic wrap (b) defeating (c) unpaid/delinquent

overkill → (a) plastic wrap (b) defeating (c) unpaid/irresponsible (d) way too much of something

delinquent → (a) plastic wrap (b) defeating (c) unpaid/irresponsible

adrenaline

veered

surliness

Use one of the words in a Two Wolves sentence.

7) Quote → meaning (mini‑TEEL)

Try a short TEEL: Topic idea • Evidence (quote) • Explain • Link.

“He needed to ‘man up,’ like Dad always said.”

8) Predictions & exit ticket

What do you think will happen next? Why?

3–2–1: 3 things you remember • 2 things you forgot • 1 question you have