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Read between the lines
Park
Reading is about more than words.
Other clues also help us work out a
text's meaning. We call this 'reading
between the lines'.

In this spy mission, you will need to
read between the lines to find the answer
to a puzzling question. First, type in
your name to receive a message from
the Top Secret Agency.
Name:  
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To Secret Agent dx
 Your task is to visit Penny Park and find out the answer to
this question:
Is Penny Park really healthy for kids? You will need to explore the meanings behind information
to find out the truth.

Meet me at the rubbish bin for more details. Signed
Agent X, Top Secret Agency
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Psst ... Agent s! Over here!

Your job is to work out if everything in Penny
Park really is healthy for kids.

You'll need to find information around the park to
decide if this sign is true.
Penny ParkHealthy
kids!
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Let's use this sign to practise.
First, read what the sign says.

This is called the literal meaning.
This sign is about: - Select -
Studying teenagers Sleeping babies Active children
Penny ParkHealthy
kids!
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Then think about what the
purpose of this sign might be.

Look at all the information to
interpret the meaning.
The sign wants to encourage kids: - Select -
To fight here To get healthy here To make friends here
Penny ParkHealthy
kids!
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Finally, ask yourself what you think about the information.

Apply your own opinions to decide whether or not you agree with what you read.
This sign suggests that: This park helps kids get healthy.

To decide whether or not you agree, you need to explore the park.
Penny ParkHealthy
kids!
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It's important to think about
these ideas on your mission.

Now it's time to investigate
Penny Park.
This sign suggests that: This park helps kids get healthy.

To decide whether or not you agree, you need to explore the park.
Penny ParkHealthy
kids!
Explore every part of Penny Park.

Make sure you go down every path. close
Explore every part of Penny Park.

Make sure you go down every path.
How to move:
Use the direction buttons or your arrow keys.
up down left right
Finish
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Remember this sign? I want you
to find out how true it is.

Is everything about this park healthy for kids?
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There are five signs around the
park. Read each sign carefully
to discover if this park really helps
kids get healthy.

Report back to me as you investigate.

Good luck, Agent
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Go to each location in the park and
read the sign at each place. close
Go to each location in the park and read the
sign at each place.
How to move:
Use the direction buttons or your arrow keys.
up down left right
Yummy fast food
 Danger poison
 keep fit
 playground safety rules
 Share the path
Look carefully at the sign to answer the questions.
Is Penny Park really healthy
for kids?
Keep fit! run hop skip jump climp Be active every day!
Question 1
What can you see?
Focus on the literal meaning (what the sign
says or shows).
This sign shows children: - Select -
Being careful Being active Being naughty
The words describe ways: - Select -
To be happy To be unsafe To stay fit
The children look: - Select -
Happy and healthy Tired Unwell
How often should kids be active? - Select -
All day Once a week Each day
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Question 2
What does it mean?
Interpret the purpose and the meaning behind the words and pictures.
This sign offers advice for: - Select -
Pet owners Parents and children Park staff
Commands such as 'Keep fit!' are used: - Select -
To inspire people To threaten people To warn people
Where is the best place to do the activities
on the sign? - Select -
Inside Anywhere Outside
The purpose of the sign is to encourage: - Select -
Kids to play together nicely Adults to go to the gym Kids to run and play in the park
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Question 3
What do you think about this?
Apply your opinion to the information.
Being active is a good way to stay healthy.
I agree
I disagree
A park is a good place for children to play and
run around.
I agree
I disagree
This sign will encourage parents to bring their
children to the park.
I agree
I disagree
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Question 4
Now that you understand the meaning of the sign, let's go back to the original question.
Is Penny Park really healthy for kids?
This sign shows it will help kids get healthy.
This sign shows it will not help kids get healthy.
Explain how this sign supports your answer.
That's right

The sign says children should
be active every day.
Send report
Keep it up, Agent!

By reading between the lines, you're
helping to find out the real truth. Next
Look carefully at the sign to answer the questions.
Is Penny Park really healthy
for kids?
Share the path!
Question 1
What can you see?
Focus on the literal meaning (what the sign
says or shows).
This sign is about: - Select -
Jogging and skateboarding Rollerskating and bike riding Walking and bike riding
The words 'Share the path!' mean: - Select -
The path is used for different activities at the same time. The path is cut up into equal halves. People must take turns to use the path.
The words and the symbols show that
the path is for: - Select -
Both walkers and bike riders Only walkers People walking with bikes
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Question 2
What does it mean?
Interpret the purpose and the meaning behind the words and pictures.
What does this sign encourage people to do? - Select -
To watch out for others on the path To watch out for motorbikes on the path Not to worry about others on the path
We should consider others on the path
because: - Select -
They might be our friends. They might own the path. This will keep everyone safe.
What is the purpose of this sign? - Select -
To warn people about unsafe activities To help people enjoy both activities
safely To teach people how to share
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Question 3
What do you think about this?
Apply your opinion to the information.
Bike riders should not have to share the
path with walkers.
I agree
I disagree
The activities on this sign are a good way to
keep fit.
I agree
I disagree
Being safe is an important part of keeping
healthy.
I agree
I disagree
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Question 4
Now that you understand the meaning of the sign, let's go back to the original question.
Is Penny Park really healthy for kids?
This sign shows it will help kids get healthy.
This sign shows it will not help kids get healthy.
Explain how this sign supports your answer.
That's right

The sign says children should
be active every day.
Send report
Good work, Agent s!

Are there any more signs to investigate? Next
Look carefully at the sign to answer the questions.
Is Penny Park really healthy
for kids?
Playground
safety rules ● No running
● No climbing
● No jumping
● No ball games
Question 1
What can you see?
Focus on the literal meaning (what the sign
says or shows).
This is a list of things that children: - Select -
Can do in the playground Cannot do in the playground Must do in the playground
The child in the picture looks: - Select -
Noisy and active Quiet and still Sick and tired
What types of things are not allowed? - Select -
Quiet activities Group activities Sporty activities
Somebody has drawn on the boy, which
makes him look: - Select -
Happier The same Unhappy
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Question 2
What does it mean?
Interpret the purpose and the meaning behind the words and pictures.
Why does the playground have these rules? - Select -
To keep the park quiet For safety To be boring
The message is that children might be hurt: - Select -
If they obey these rules If they sit quietly If they do active things
The graffiti (drawing) on the sign shows that
some people: - Select -
Enjoy drawing Don't like these rules Agree with these rules
The things that are not allowed are also: - Select -
Ways to get fit Ways to be smart Ways to be safe
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Question 3
What do you think about this?
Apply your opinion to the information.
It is possible to run, jump and climb safely in a
playground.
I agree
I disagree
Being active is always dangerous.
I agree
I disagree
People need to be active to get healthy.
I agree
I disagree
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Question 4
Now that you understand the meaning of the sign, let's go back to the original question.
Is Penny Park really healthy for kids?
This sign shows it will help kids get healthy.
This sign shows it will not help kids get healthy.
Explain how this sign supports your answer.
That's right

The sign says children should
be active every day.
Send report
Very good, Agent s.

Have you investigated all the signs? Next
Look carefully at the sign to answer the questions.
Is Penny Park really healthy
for kids?
Proudly donated by: Yummy FAST Food Please support
our sponsor!
Question 1
What can you see?
Focus on the literal meaning (what the sign
says or shows).
Where is this sign? - Select -
Near a café At a shop Next to the climbing net
'Donated by' means that this shop: - Select -
Gave the net to the park Sold the net to the park Sold the net for a good price
A 'sponsor' is a person or business that: - Select -
Asks for help, money or gifts Provides help, money or gifts Sells things
'Please support our sponsor!' means the
playground wants children: - Select -
To ignore this shop To buy food at this shop To bring food with them
This shop sells: - Select -
Takeaway food Groceries Clothes
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Question 2
What does it mean?
Interpret the purpose and the meaning behind the words and pictures.
This food looks like it is: - Select -
Unhealthy Healthy Good for you
This sign will make kids: - Select -
Get healthy Feel like eating this sort of food Eat healthy food
This sign encourages kids: - Select -
To get fit To buy healthy food To buy unhealthy food
Why is this sign on the climbing net? - Select -
So no-one will see it So children will see it So park staff will see it
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Question 3
What do you think about this?
Apply your opinion to the information.
This sign will make kids want to buy this food.
I agree
I disagree
What we eat is important for our health.
I agree
I disagree
The food on this sign is not good for you.
I agree
I disagree
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Question 4
Now that you understand the meaning of the sign, let's go back to the original question.
Is Penny Park really healthy for kids?
This sign shows it will help kids get healthy.
This sign shows it will not help kids get healthy.
Explain how this sign supports your answer.
That's right

The sign says children should
be active every day.
Send report
Excellent, Agent x.

Are there any more signs to investigate? Next
Look carefully at the sign to answer the questions.
Is Penny Park really healthy
for kids?
DANGER POISON WEED-KILLER
SPRAYING IN THIS AREA Please keep children out.

If poison is swallowed, seek
medical advice.
Question 1
What can you see?
Focus on the literal meaning (what the sign
says or shows).
This sign is here to show that this area: - Select -
Is safe for people Is not safe for people Is safe for weeds
The sign tells children: - Select -
Not to eat weeds To play in this area To stay away from this area
The danger is caused by: - Select -
Poisonous weeds Weed poison Killer weeds
What does the sign suggest could happen if children go in this area? - Select -
They could get sick. They could have to pay a fine. They could get banned from the park.
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Question 2
What does it mean?
Interpret the purpose and the meaning behind the words and pictures.
The colours and design of the sign show that
this information is: - Select -
Very boring Very serious Very welcoming
The park has sprayed poison because: - Select -
It doesn't want weeds growing here. It wants to poison children. It doesn't want children in this area.
The purpose of this sign is: - Select -
To stop kids from having fun To prevent kids from being harmed To show that weeds are bad
What can kids do in this part of the park? - Select -
Run around Play ball games Stay away from it
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Question 3
What do you think about this?
Apply your opinion to the information.
Weed poison cannot hurt people.
I agree
I disagree
Kids should be allowed to play anywhere
in a park.
I agree
I disagree
Things that are harmful to children should not be used in parks.
I agree
I disagree
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Question 4
Now that you understand the meaning of the sign, let's go back to the original question.
Is Penny Park really healthy for kids?
This sign shows it will help kids get healthy.
This sign shows it will not help kids get healthy.
Explain how this sign supports your answer.
That's right

The sign says children should
be active every day.
Send report
Well done, Agent x.

Keep up the good work! Next
Well done, Agent x. You've found out a lot
about Penny Park.

Now it's time to consider all the information
and decide what you think about the original
question.
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Information you've collected:
SignWhat does it mean?Proof?
Keep fit! run hop skip jump climp Be active every day!
Share the path!
Playground
safety rules ● No running
● No climbing
● No jumpping
● No ball games
Proudly donated by: Yummy FAST Food Please support
our sponsor!
DANGER POISON WEED-KILLER
SPRAYING IN THIS AREA Please keep children out.

If poison is swallowed, seek
medical advice.
The park encourages
kids to be active.
People can do healthy
activities such as
walking and bike riding
in the park.
Children are not allowed
to be active in the
playground.
This sign encourages
kids to eat unhealthy
food.
The park uses a poison
that could harm
children.
Notes Notes Notes Notes Notes
Is everything in this park healthy for kids?

Yes

No

Not sure
Next
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Is Penny Park really healthy
for kids?
Keep fit! run hop skip jump climp Be active every day!
Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4
What can you see?
Focus on the literal meaning (what the sign
says or shows).
This sign shows children:
Being active
The words describe ways:
To stay fit
The children look:
Happy and healthy
How often should kids be active?
Each day
What does it mean?
Interpret the purpose and the meaning behind the words and pictures.
This sign offers advice for:
Parents and children
Commands such as 'Keep fit!' are used:
To inspire people
Where is the best place to do the activities
on the sign?
Outside
The purpose of the sign is to encourage:
Kids to run and play in the park
What do you think about this?
Apply your opinion to the information.
Being active is a good way to stay healthy.
I agree
I disagree
A park is a good place for children to play and
run around.
I agree
I disagree
This sign will encourage parents to bring their
children to the park.
I agree
I disagree
Now that you understand the meaning of the sign, let's go back to the original question.
Is Penny Park really healthy for kids?
This sign shows it will help kids get healthy.
This sign shows it will not help kids get healthy.
Explain how this sign supports your answer.
close
Is Penny Park really healthy
for kids?
Share the path!
Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4
What can you see?
Focus on the literal meaning (what the sign
says or shows).
This sign is about:
Walking and bike riding
The words 'Share the path!' mean:
The path is used for different activities
at the same time.
The words and the symbols show that
the path is for:
Both walkers and bike riders
What does it mean?
Interpret the purpose and the meaning behind the words and pictures.
What does this sign encourage people to do?
To watch out for others on the path
We should consider others on the path
because:
This will keep everyone safe.
What is the purpose of this sign?
To help people enjoy both activities
safely
What do you think about this?
Apply your opinion to the information.
Bike riders should not have to share the path
with walkers.
I agree
I disagree
The activities on this sign are a good way to
keep fit.
I agree
I disagree
Being safe is an important part of keeping
healthy.
I agree
I disagree
Now that you understand the meaning of the sign, let's go back to the original question.
Is Penny Park really healthy for kids?
This sign shows it will help kids get healthy.
This sign shows it will not help kids get healthy.
Explain how this sign supports your answer.
close
Is Penny Park really healthy
for kids?
Playground
safety rules ● No running
● No climbing
● No jumpping
● No ball games
Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4
What can you see?
Focus on the literal meaning (what the sign
says or shows).
This is a list of things that children:
Cannot do in the playground
The child in the picture looks:
Quiet and still
What types of things are not allowed?
Sporty activities
Somebody has drawn on the boy, which
makes him look:
Unhappy
What does it mean?
Interpret the purpose and the meaning behind the words and pictures.
Why does the playground have these rules?
For safety
The message is that children might be hurt:
If they do active things
The graffiti (drawing) on the sign shows that
some people:
Don't like these rules
The things that are not allowed are also:
Ways to get fit
What do you think about this?
Apply your opinion to the information.
It is possible to run, jump and climb safely in a
playground.
I agree
I disagree
Being active is always dangerous.
I agree
I disagree
People need to be active to get healthy.
I agree
I disagree
Now that you understand the meaning of the sign, let's go back to the original question.
Is Penny Park really healthy for kids?
This sign shows it will help kids get healthy.
This sign shows it will not help kids get healthy.
Explain how this sign supports your answer.
close
Is Penny Park really healthy
for kids?
Proudly donated by: Yummy FAST Food Please support
our sponsor!
Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4
What can you see?
Focus on the literal meaning (what the sign
says or shows).
Where is this sign?
Next to the climbing net
'Donated by' means that this shop:
Gave the net to the park
A 'sponsor' is a person or business that:
Provides help, money or gifts
'Please support our sponsor!' means the
playground wants children:
To buy food at this shop
This shop sells:
Takeaway food
What does it mean?
Interpret the purpose and the meaning behind the words and pictures.
This food looks like it is:
Unhealthy
This sign will make kids:
Feel like eating this sort of food
This sign encourages kids:
To buy unhealthy food
Why is this sign on the climbing net?
So children will see it
What do you think about this?
Apply your opinion to the information.
This sign will make kids want to buy this food.
I agree
I disagree
What we eat is important for our health.
I agree
I disagree
The food on this sign is not good for you.
I agree
I disagree
Now that you understand the meaning of the sign, let's go back to the original question.
Is Penny Park really healthy for kids?
This sign shows it will help kids get healthy.
This sign shows it will not help kids get healthy.
Explain how this sign supports your answer.
close
Is Penny Park really healthy
for kids?
DANGER POISON WEED-KILLER
SPRAYING IN THIS AREA Please keep children out.

If poison is swallowed, seek
medical advice.
Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4
What can you see?
Focus on the literal meaning (what the sign
says or shows).
This sign is here to show that this area:
Is not safe for people
The sign tells children:
To stay away from this area
The danger is caused by:
Weed poison
What does the sign suggest could happen if children go in this area?
They could get sick.
What does it mean?
Interpret the purpose and the meaning behind the words and pictures.
The colours and design of the sign show that
this information is:
Very serious
The park has sprayed poison because:
It doesn't want weeds growing here.
The purpose of this sign is:
To prevent kids from being harmed
What can kids do in this part of the park?
Stay away from it
What do you think about this?
Apply your opinion to the information.
Weed poison cannot hurt people.
I agree
I disagree
Kids should be allowed to play anywhere
in a park.
I agree
I disagree
Things that are harmful to children should not be used in parks.
I agree
I disagree
Now that you understand the meaning of the sign, let's go back to the original question.
Is Penny Park really healthy for kids?
This sign shows it will help kids get healthy.
This sign shows it will not help kids get healthy.
Explain how this sign supports your answer.
Congratulations! You've read between
the lines to work out the real meaning
behind the information.

Think about the three ways you read
each sign to work out its meaning.
1 What can I see? Focus on the literal meaning
(what the sign says or shows).
2 What does it mean? Interpret the purpose
and meaning behind the words and pictures.
3 What do I think? Apply your opinion to this information.
What I have learnt about 'reading between the lines':
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