Travel

The chapter begins with activities such

The chapter begins with activities such as completing a word web on travel, thinking about an adventure camp trip, and discussing reasons people enjoy

The speaker hears a train’s whistle

The speaker hears a train’s whistle, sees red cinders in the sky, and hears its engine steaming even though the train is far away. This shows travel t

Words like 'whistle shrieking' and 'engine

Words like 'whistle shrieking' and 'engine steaming' create strong sound pictures. They help the reader feel the presence of the train.

The image of 'cinders red on

The image of 'cinders red on the sky' helps the reader picture the train at night. The colour red adds energy and movement.

The speaker’s heart is warm

The speaker’s heart is warm with friends, yet the speaker says there is no train that would be refused, no matter where it is going. This shows a stro