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Plot Development WEEK 4 Reading Circle Activities

SST: series of events, plot development, change, characters, events, effects, normality

Learning intention: My focus this week is on exploring plot development. I will commence reading my novel and complete the activities below. My Suitcase You are to select 4 or 5 objects that are significant in your life, for example: a shawl belonging to a grandmother, a prayer book, a stuffed toy, a favourite recipe etc. These are drawn in a suitcase in your workbook titled “My Suitcase”. In your teams you are to present your suitcase telling the story of your life as represented by the objects in your case. Compose an explanation outlining why you have chosen these items (one page).

Look up the definitions for this week’s SST and write your own definition for each in your workbook.

Commence reading your novel in reading teams for the first lesson then continue to read at home and discuss with your team members.

At the end of each chapter…

You need to complete a minimum of three sticky notes for discussion per chapter. Each sticky note MUST be supported with evidence from the text, as a foundation for accountable talk discussion in teams and with the teacher. Stick these stickies in your novel. After every four chapters…

Connecting with plot At the end of each chapter you need to record ideas, feelings and connections with the text, and track whether these change as the plot progresses (1/2 page).

Language drives the plot Whilst reading each chapter, construct a Word map for each word you are not familiar with. Paste this into the back of your workbook.

Predicting the plot Compose a paragraph in your workbook where you outline what you believe may happen in the next chapter (1 paragraph).

Success criteria: ☐ I understand the subject specific terminology and have written definitions for each in my own words. ☐ I have demonstrated knowledge of this novel by writing information on at least three stickies for each chapter and pasting them into my novel. ☐ I have successfully written half a page response for each chapter. ☐ I have constructed a word map for the challenging words in each chapter. ☐ I have written a paragraph predicting what may happen in the next chapter.

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Conflict WEEK 5 & 6 Reading Circle Activities

SST: complication, climax, conflict, internal conflict, external conflict

Learning intention: My focus this week is on exploring conflict in the novel. I will continue reading my novel and complete the activities below.

Look up the definitions for this week’s SST and write your own definition for each in your workbook.

Continue reading your novel at home and discuss in your teams. At the end of each chapter…

You need to complete a minimum of three sticky notes for discussion per chapter. Each sticky note MUST be supported with evidence from the text, as a foundation for accountable talk discussion in teams and with the teacher. Stick these stickies in your novel. After every four chapters…

Connecting with plot At the end of each chapter you need to record ideas, feelings and connections with the text, and track whether these change as the plot progresses (1/2 page).

Language drives the plot Whilst reading each chapter, construct a Word map for each word you are not familiar with. Paste this into the back of your workbook.

Predicting the plot Compose a paragraph in your workbook where you outline what you believe may happen in the next chapter (1 paragraph).

List three sources of external conflict and three internal conflict that people may experience, share and discuss with your group. External Conflict

In your teams discuss the external conflict that occurs in your novel. Compose a paragraph where you explain this conflict. Now, let’s get creative! You need to translate and represent the external conflict explored in the novel in the form of a song, poem or rap.

That inner problem Discuss the internal conflict the main character feels in the novel. Create a visual representation of this on your ipad; you may use a collage site such as glogster. In your workbook write three summary points that describe the internal conflict this character is experiencing.

Success criteria: ☐ I understand the subject specific terminology and have written definitions for each in my own words. ☐ I have demonstrated knowledge of this novel by writing information on at least three stickies for each chapter and pasting them into my novel. ☐ I have successfully written half a page response for each chapter. ☐ I have constructed a word map for the challenging words in each

chapter. ☐ I have written a paragraph predicting what may happen in the next chapter. ☐ I have written a paragraph and a song, poem or rap to demonstrate my understanding of the external conflict explored in the novel. ☐ I have created a visual representation on my ipad and described this in my workbook to demonstrate my understanding of the internal conflict the main character is experiencing.

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Victims of War WEEK 7 Reading Circle Activities

SST: Innocent, victim, charity, children, awareness.

Learning intention: My focus this week is to understand the different charities that work to provide aid to children of war. I will learn ways of building awareness of the innocent victims of war. I will continue reading my novel and complete the activities below.

Look up the definitions for this week’s SST and write your own definition for each in your workbook. At the end of every three chapters…

You need to complete a minimum of three sticky notes for discussion per chapter. Each sticky note MUST be supported with evidence from the text, as a foundation for accountable talk discussion in teams and with the teacher. Stick these stickies in your novel.

Connecting with plot At the end of every three chapters you need to record ideas, feelings and connections with the text, and track whether these change as the plot progresses (1/2 page).

Language drives the plot Whilst reading each chapter, construct a Word map for each word you are not familiar with. Paste this into the back of your workbook.

Predicting the plot Compose a paragraph in your workbook where you outline what you believe may happen in the next chapter (1 paragraph).

Watch the video clip War Child UK– About Us https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkOvA7izxPA

Answer the following questions: 1. According to Mark Waddington, how many children have been disabled by war? 2. 250,000 children around the world are forced to do what? 3. What three countries are involved with War Child? 4. Why does War Child work with politicians and decision makers and what are they hoping to achieve in doing so? 5. What does the slogan “Get Angry, Get Involved” mean? War Child works with the music industry to raise awareness of the horrendous injustices surrounding the children of war. Three British artists are shown in the video clip: Pet Shop Boys, Lily Allen and Keane.

Imovie If you were to put on a concert to raise awareness of the struggles of children in war torn areas, which three artists would you choose and which song would you ask them to perform? Create an imovie promoting your concert (please do not use the imovie trailers for this task. Share your imovie with your team. Please email this to your teacher at vschinella@parra.catholic.edu.au

Success criteria: ☐ I understand the subject specific terminology and have written definitions for each in my own words. ☐ I have demonstrated knowledge of this novel by writing information on at least three stickies for each chapter and pasting them into my novel. ☐ I have successfully written half a page response after every three chapters. ☐ I have constructed a word map for the challenging words in each chapter. ☐ I have written a paragraph predicting what may happen in the next chapter. ☐ I have viewed the clip for War Child. ☐ I have successfully created an imovie for my concert. ☐ I have shared my imovie with my team. ☐ I have emailed my imovie to my teacher.

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Setting WEEK 8 Reading Circle Activities

SST: setting, sensory imagery

Learning intention: My focus this week is on exploring the power of setting. I will continue reading my novel and complete the activities below.

Look up the definitions for this week’s SST and write your own definition for each in your workbook.

Continue reading your novel at home and discuss in your teams. At the end of every three chapters…

You need to complete a minimum of three sticky notes for discussion per chapter. Each sticky note MUST be supported with evidence from the text, as a foundation for accountable talk discussion in teams and with the teacher. Stick these stickies in your novel.

Connecting with plot At the end of every three chapters you need to record ideas, feelings and connections with the text, and track whether these change as the plot progresses (1/2 page).

Language drives the plot Whilst reading each chapter, construct a Word map for each word you are not familiar with. Paste this into the back of your workbook.

Predicting the plot Compose a paragraph in your workbook where you outline what you believe may happen in the next chapter (1 paragraph).

The five senses

Please read the graphic organiser below and create your own organiser in your workbook where you write your own examples for each of the senses.

It's like I am there Construct a table like the one below in your workbook to explore the author's use of sensory imagery. As you read through the novel fill in this table to demonstrate your understanding of each of the senses. Sense Example from novel Effect

I am there! Compose a one-page mini narrative, set in WWII. Incorporate sensory imagery to make your story engaging for your reader. Read over your story to identify the strengths and areas for improvement. Edit your story using COPS.

Success criteria: ☐ I understand the subject specific terminology and have written definitions for each in my own words. ☐ I have demonstrated knowledge of this novel by writing information on at least three stickies for each chapter and pasting them into my novel. ☐ I have successfully written half a page response after every three chapters. ☐ I have constructed a word map for the challenging words in each chapter. ☐ I have written a paragraph predicting what may happen in the next chapter. ☐ I have created a graphic organiser where I have written examples of sensory imagery. ☐ I am working through the novel to complete the table showing examples of sensory imagery and it’s effect on the reader. ☐ I have composed a mini narrative where I successfully incorporated sensory imagery.

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Themes WEEK 9 Reading Circle Activities

SST: themes, justice, war, courage, hardship, sacrifice, loss, hope, freedom, friendship, CHIPS, PETEEL.

Learning intention: My focus this week is on exploring themes in the novel. I will commence work on my formal task by constructing a storyboard with my team. I will continue reading my novel and complete the activities below.

Dedicate some time in class this week to work on your formal task due next week.

Look up the definitions for this week’s SST and write your own definition for each in your workbook.

Continue reading your novel at home and discuss in your teams. At the end of every three chapters…

You need to complete a minimum of three sticky notes for discussion per chapter. Each sticky note MUST be supported with evidence from the text, as a foundation for accountable talk discussion in teams and with the teacher. Stick these stickies in your novel.

Connecting with plot At the end of every three chapters you need to record ideas, feelings and connections with the text, and track whether these change as the plot progresses (1/2 page).

Language drives the plot Whilst reading each chapter, construct a Word map for each word you are not familiar with. Paste this into the back of your workbook.

Predicting the plot Compose a paragraph in your workbook where you outline what you believe may happen in the next chapter (1 paragraph).

Themes In your teams, explore the themes of justice, sacrifice and freedom. In your team, you are to construct a storyboard that educates the rest of the class about the key themes in your novel. You will use this storyboard as a plan for the imovie you will construct for your formal task. You need to:

wdefine the themes winclude an image that represents these themes wprovide examples of the themes that have been tracked throughout the text (check your stickies) wmake a statement about how this theme reflects the situation of war (social, emotional, physical impacts).

Your team needs to brainstorm at least six words that describe your themes and use these in your storyboard. Each group is to present their storyboard to the rest of the class. Students will provide peer feedback to each team.

PETEEL Time

Your teacher will revise CHIPS strategy and introduce PETEEEL (Point, explanation, technique, example, explain, effect, link). Using the theme of friendship, explain how war forces characters to learn about themselves. Your teacher will guide you in annotating the parts of PETEEEL.

'Explain how war forces people to learn about themselves.” Explore this idea in terms of the theme of friendship. You are to complete your own CHIPS and construction of a PETEEEL paragraph, referring to the main character in your novel. Edit your paragraph using COPS.

Success criteria: ☐ I understand the subject specific terminology and have written definitions for each in my own words. ☐ I have demonstrated knowledge of this novel by writing information on at least three stickies for each chapter and pasting them into my novel. ☐ I have successfully written half a page response after every three chapters. ☐ I have constructed a word map for the challenging words in each chapter. ☐ I have written a paragraph predicting what may happen in the next chapter. ☐ In my team we have explored the themes of war, loss and friendship. ☐ In my team we have successfully constructed an effective storyboard and have received feedback from my class mates. ☐ I have made effective notes on CHIPS AND PETEEEL. ☐ I have CHIPS the question for the paragraph. ☐ I have composed a PETEEEL paragraph explaining how war forces people to learn about themselves. ☐ Commenced working on imovie for formal task.

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Response to novel WEEK 10 Reading Circle Activities

Formal Task

Please spend the first two lessons of this week in your teams constructing your imovie. SST: response, exposition, CHIPS, PETEEEL

Learning intention: My focus this week is on constructing an imovie for my formal task. During the holidays I will compose an extended response to the novel I have been studying. I will continue reading my novel and complete the activities below.

Look up the definitions for this week’s SST and write your own definition for each in your workbook.

Continue reading your novel at home and discuss in your teams. At the end of every three chapters…

You need to complete a minimum of three sticky notes for discussion per chapter. Each sticky note MUST be supported with evidence from the text, as a foundation for accountable talk discussion in teams and with the teacher. Stick these stickies in your novel.

Connecting with plot At the end of every three chapters you need to record ideas, feelings and connections with the text, and track whether these change as the plot progresses (1/2 page).

Language drives the plot Whilst reading each chapter, construct a Word map for each word you are not familiar with. Paste this into the back of your workbook.

Predicting the plot Compose a paragraph in your workbook where you outline what you believe may happen in the next chapter (1 paragraph).

Holiday Fun Activity

You will be provided with a scaffold for writing an exposition.

You are to compose an exposition in response to “War has no winners or losers only victims that need to rebuild their lives the best way they can”. Your response will be based on what you have learnt from reading Once. You need to firstly CHIPS this activity. Compose multiple drafts to improve your response. Apply COPS when editing your work. Remember to use your stickies and the notes in your workbook to assist you in formulating your ideas and to provide evidence from the novel. Submit for teacher feedback on the first day back from holidays. Please submit your plan and all drafts along with your final copy.

Success criteria: ☐ I understand the subject specific terminology and have written definitions for each in my own words. ☐ I have demonstrated knowledge of this novel by writing information on at least three stickies for each chapter and pasting them into my novel. ☐ I have successfully written half a page response after reading three chapters. ☐ I have constructed a word map for the challenging words in each chapter. ☐ I have written a paragraph predicting what may happen in the next chapter. ☐ I have constructed an effective imovie with my team and submitted this to my teacher. ☐ I have successfully CHIPS the question for the extended response. ☐ I have produced multiple drafts of my extended response. ☐ I have composed a successful extended response which has been submitted along with all drafts to my teacher for feedback.