Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are THINKING CRITICALLY about a character’s decision that is possibly life-threatening.
      • We are FOCUSING by viewing and reading short and extended texts based on the context of sustainability
      • We are FOCUSING on independently reading and reflecting on our novels, showing deeper thinking
      • We are FOCUSING by unpacking themes and messages, conflict, character development and how setting (time, place and circumstances impact on the choices individuals make in life.


    Frogs Graphic Novel Study

    We will

    • use prior knowledge of graphic texts and narratives to identify the setting and the character. 
    • make connections between this and other futuristic texts or movies to identify the mood and the setting conveyed by the illustrations. 
    • make connections between the text and their experiences of life on Earth to hypothesise that in this future, life has changed greatly for the worse. 
    • ask questions and search for answers to work out what a rad-monitor is and what it does. 
    • also ask questions about the Mutts and hypothesise that they are dangerous.

    • An interesting read
      https://www.playfullearning.net/resource/5-great-reasons-read-graphic-novels/

    See Google Classroom for activities relating to the graphic novel work.

    11 Short Novels from Around the World that You Can Read in One Sitting - Electric Literature

    Independent Novel Study


    Thursday 19th May

    Hunger Games

    Begin on the Easel activity in the Google Classroom

    Introduction and Chapter One

    Name at the End of the Ladder

    Before reading The Name at the End of the Ladder, view the cover and title and identify the following:

    • The title of the book
    • The author
    • The illustrator
    • The publisher
    • The blurb


    • Based on the cover, what do you think this story is about?
    • How do you think it will begin/end?


    Wonder

    Before your read, work through the identity thoughts

    1. Do you think it is important the way you look? Why?

    Look at the front cover

    1. Describe the font design and images.
    2. What does the font design and images suggest?
    3. How does this cover tells us something about the story?
    4. What do you think this novel could be about?

    • This song inspired RJ Palacio to write the novel. Watch this video - Wonder by Natalie Merchant
    • Look at the cover and listen to the words
    • What do you think the lyrics mean? How could they relate to the story?
    • Is it surprising that the words are so positive?
    • What does this suggest about the attitude of the character in the novel?

    Read Chapter One

    • What is ordinary about August?
    • How we know that he’s different? Find quotes and ideas to support your answer
    • The novel is written in the first person. Consider why this narrative voice is effective. Why is it important for a character like Auggie? He directly addresses the reader in
    • the last line ‘whatever you’re thinking’ – what effect does this have?


    Holes

    Summary #1: 

    • Read Chapters 1 - 5
    • Write a paragraph summarizing the main events from what you have been assigned to read today. 
    • This  should be at least 3-5 complete sentences and should be indented. 


    Harry Potter

    The Boy Who Lived - Lesson One Slide Presentation

    • Read Chapter one
    • Use your Venn diagram worksheet to keep note of all of the characters, images and language used to describe each. Where there is conflict between the two, write it in the overlapping section.
    • Read breakdown of Albus Dumbledore and answer questions.
    • Write a paragraph in your Google Doc in which you create your own wizard.  Try to explain their personality and history through your description.