Section outline

    •  in our environment in the future
    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.\\

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

    Independent Novel Study


    Each group will have their own objectives for the day.


    Harry Potter

    Monday 23rd May
    Chapter 2 - The Vanishing Glass

    1. Read together

    2. Predict, ask questions, read through chapter, answer questions and summarise chapter.

    3. Complete extension tasks on last slide.

    Wednesday 25th May
    Letters From No-One
    Read Chapter 3 together - read a paragraph each and support with unknown words or those struggling.
    Watch video
    Complete tasks on Lesson 3 presentation on Google Classroom


    Holes

    Monday 23rd May
    Chapter 6-10

    1. Read through the chapters as a group.

    2. Discuss what has happened so far in the novel.

    3. Complete vocab sheet

    Wednesday 25th May
    Complete Comprehension Questions for Chapters 1-6 on seperate worksheet in Google Classroom.
    If you get that completed, you can do some research on where the novel was based on in Australia.


    Wonder

    Monday 23rd May
    Chapter 2

    1. Work through second part of presentation

    2. Read Chapter 2 as a group

    3. Complete worksheet (make a copy first) - What are the advantages or disadvantages of being homeschooled (link in powerpoint and attached below)

    4. Get into pairs and debate the pros and cons of being homeschooled.

    5. Answer the question - How would you feel if you were Auggie? 

    6. Write one sentence explaining how you would feel about starting school if you were him?

    Wednesday 25th May
    Chapter 3-5
    Read Chapter 3-5 to yourself  (15 minutes)
    Complete Starter activity - quick discussion in your group as to what you would do in each situation
    Read pg 18-29 together - discuss how you would feel if you were August.
    Consider yourself to be a Coast Leader and your task is to take August on a tour of the school, write a diary entry considering how it went and how the character felt - put yourself in the guides shoes. Use the planning template on the slide presentation.
    Homework or if you have time - research Treacher Collins syndrome.


    Name at the End of the Ladder

    Monday 23rd May
    Read Chapter 1 and 2
    Add to your vocabulary list
    Write a character report card for September, August, Counsellor Garlic and Madame Alcina. (Make a copy first)

    Wednesday 25th May
    Point of View
    Watch video on Point of View and complete the worksheet on your google doc.
    Complete Task on Slide 3 on Lesson 3 presentation 


    Hunger Games

    Monday 23rd May
    Read Chapter 2 and 3

    1. Work on page 2 on Easel activity for Chapter 2-3

    Wednesday 25th May
    • Read Chapter 3-5
    • Finish off Page 2 and 3 of Easel activity on Google Classroom.


    Wrinkle Through Time

    Monday 23rd May

    Go onto Easel activity.

    Work through pre-reading task and Chapter 1

    Wednesday 23rd May
    Complete Chapter 2 and 3 activities on Mrs Whatsit and Mrs Who