Mystery in Scientific Inquiry
English
Year 9
10 questions
~20 mins
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A comprehension worksheet exploring scientific writing through a mysterious narrative, designed to enhance evidence recognition and analytical skills.
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Mystery in Scientific Inquiry
Subject: EnglishGrade: Year 9
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The Enigmatic Forest
Deep within a shadowed forest, researchers stumbled upon an unusual phenomenon. As twilight settled, the trees seemed to pulse with an otherworldly glow, casting eerie shadows that danced and flickered with an unpredictable rhythm. The team had been investigating the forest’s unusual bioluminescent fungi, but tonight’s spectacle suggested something more mysterious at play. No scientific explanation could yet account for the vivid light that appeared to ripple across the canopy, nor the inexplicable patterns that seemed to respond to external stimuli. Recordings taken during the event showed no signs of known natural bioluminescence, yet the phenomenon persisted, defying conventional understanding and inviting a deeper inquiry into the forest’s secrets. The mystery deepened: was this a rare biological event, or something beyond current scientific knowledge? As scientists documented their observations, a sense of wonder and uncertainty filled the air, prompting questions about the very nature of the forest and the limits of human comprehension.
1.
What is the main mystery described in the passage?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one scientific term used in the passage related to the phenomenon.
[2 marks]3.
Which literary technique is most evident in describing the trees’ glow and shadows?
[1 mark]Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Personification
Cc) Imagery
Dd) Alliteration
4.
What evidence do the researchers have that suggests the phenomenon is unusual?
[2 marks]5.
Why do the scientists feel uncertain about the phenomenon?
[2 marks]6.
Based on the passage, what might be a possible research question for further investigation?
[2 marks]7.
Analyse how the author creates a sense of mystery in the passage.
8.
Imagine you are a scientist investigating this forest. Write a brief hypothesis explaining the glowing phenomenon based on the evidence provided.
9.
Design a simple experiment to test whether the glow is caused by a biological source.
10.
Reflect on the importance of evidence in scientific research as demonstrated in the passage.
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