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A1- If I was prime minister for the day I would feel really powerful and proud because I could make laws and make a difference to Australia. I would feel like I could just tell people what to do because the prime minister is a very important person.

A2- In a day I would do things that I couldn't usually do. I would go and visit famous people and buy lots of things that I wanted. I would do this because I have always wanted to meet someone famous.

A3- If I could make a law I would make a law that cats and dogs can't be kept in cages at a house. I would make this law because I don't think it is fair that animals don't get much space.

A4- I could improve Australia by stopping people from being cruel to animals. I would also help the environment. I want the world to be a better place for animals and wildlife.

TITLE: A Horse Called Elvis AUTHOR: John Heffernan PUBLISHED: 2004 PUBLISHER: Scholastic Books

1. Elvis means alot to Matt, even though the horse causes a lot trouble. Why do you think that Matt is still so desperate to hang on to Elvis? Are friendships between kids and their pets important?

I think Matt is so desperate to have Elvis because when he wants someone to talk to, Elvis can't actually disagree so he can say anything to him.

I think friendships between pets and kids are important because pets can be very expensive and it would be a waste of money if the kid didn't like the pet. 2. Nick and Matt are close. Why do you think that Nick is so important to Matt? How does Nick help and comfort him?

Nick is so important to Matt because he helps with Elvis and when their parents are fighting he is there for him.

Nick helps comfort Matt when Matt is sad about something. If anything happens to Elvis Nick helps Matt.  3. Matt's parents aren't good at getting along with each other. Write a list of the things that they disagree about. What could they do to improve how they get along? Matt's parents disagree about lots of things. Here are some of them:

Mary thinks that Elvis is trouble

Mary thinks Ray should get some work

Mary and Ray could improve how they get along by saying positive comments instead of negitive comments. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">4. At the end of the story, Matt tells us that Elvis helped him to be brave and face life. He says that 'for a brief time he showed us all how to swim together.' This makes us sad because it suggests that Matt's family doesn't manage to stay together. It also makes us wonder what happens next. Write a short plot outline for what you think might happen to Elvis and Matt next.

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">I think that Elvis will grow up and Matt could take him to a riding school.