There are two tasks. You must complete both of these.
You should read the extract two or three times before attempting the first task. You should approximately ten minutes on Task One.
Whose point of view is the story being told from?
Write down three clues that tell us there is a fire in the stables.
Why did the horses refuse to be led out of the burning stables by the ostler?
Why did Black Beauty allow himself to be led out by James?
How did the fire start?
You should spend approximately thirty minutes on Task Two. You must choose one of the following two tasks only. Plan your writing for Task Two carefully before you begin.
Write a newspaper article about the fire.
OR
Write a short story about children alone in a house when a fire is started.
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