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Here are all the essentials you need for your literature lessons. Mini-posters, worksheets, creating literature tasks, and literature journal sheets, prompts and assessment tools, allow you to create an exciting literature program based on understanding, appreciating, responding to, analysing and creating literature. These essentials may be adapted to any literary text you choose. Macmillan Lesson Essentials: Literature provides teachers with a bank of materials for teaching the Literature strand of the Australian Curriculum: English. The bonus CD contains all the mini-posters, literature journal sheets and prompts, worksheets and creating literature task pages from the book as PDFs for viewing on an IWB or similar device. The worksheets can be filled in by typing on a keyboard and are perfect for modelling. There are also hyperlinks to useful websites.
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Here are the essentials you need for your literature lessons. Mini-posters, worksheets, task cards, and literature journal sheets, prompts and assessment
tools, allow you to create an exciting literature program based on
understanding, appreciating, responding to, analysing and creating literature. These essentials may be adapted to any literary text you choose.
The bonus CD contains all the mini-posters, literature journal sheets and prompts, worksheets and creating literature task pages from the book as PDFs for viewing on an IWB or similar device. The worksheets can be filled in by typing on a keyboard. There are also hyperlinks to useful websites.
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ContentsHow to Use These Lesson Essentials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Choosing LiteratureLiterary.Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Children’s.Choice.Awards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Children’s.Literature.Organisations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Author.Websites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Mentor.Texts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Literary.Genres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mini-PostersLiterary.elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Language.devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Literary.devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Literary.genre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Literature JournalsLiterature.record.sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Bookmark.notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Prompts.and.questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Chapter.grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Assessment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
WorksheetsContext. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Responding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Examining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Creating Literature Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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This.book.contains.all.the.essentials.you.need.to.create.an.exciting.literature.program.based.on.understanding,.appreciating,.responding.to,.analysing.and.creating.literature ..This.is.not.a.book.about.specific.literary.texts ..Rather,.it’s.a.toolbox.full.of.great.ideas.and.worksheets.you.can.dip.into,.adapt.and.use.with.any.literature.you.choose .
Mini-posters.are.included.for.important.teaching.points.and.to.aid.a.high.level.of.metalanguage.instruction ..Students.need.this.metalanguage.to.describe.the.effects.of.language,.ideas,.devices.and.structures.on.the.audience ..The.mini-posters.are.tagged.with.a.key.idea.at.the.top.of.the.page,.so.you.can.easily.find.what.you.need ..For.example,.all.the.literary.elements.are.grouped.together.and.further.tagged.as.plot,.character,.theme.and.so.on ..Some.of.the.mini-posters.have.two.versions:.one.basic,.and.one.more.complex ..Choose.the.level.appropriate.for.your.students ..The.mini-posters.could.be:■. displayed.on.an.IWB.and.used.as.part.of.a.lesson■. enlarged.on.A3.paper.and.coloured.in.for.more.
permanent.display.on.the.classroom.wall■. photocopied.and.distributed.to.students.to.glue.
in.their.literature.journals.for.future.reference.or.revision .
Literature journals.are.a.great.way.for.students.to.show.how.they.are.connecting.literature.to.their.own.lives,.to.other.books.and.to.bigger.community.issues.and.contexts ..A.literature.journal.can.be.in.an.exercise.book,.a.binder.or.a.folder ..Divide.the.journal.into.different.sections,.for.example:■. Books.I.have.read.(students.list.the.author,.title,.
genre,.theme.and.a.rating.or.comment)■. Books.I.want.to.read.(students.list.genres,.
authors.and.themes.that.interest.them,.as.well.as.titles.recommended.by.peers)
■. Reading.notes.(students.note.their.predictions,.reactions,.reflections.and.questions.about.literature.as.they.read.or.listen.to.texts)
■. Responses.(students.write.about.their.response.to.literature) .
Give.students.a.model.of.how.to.set.up.a.journal.page.and.how.to.respond ..Pages.28.and.29.provide.
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prompts.for.students.when.responding.to.literature ..Choose.the.version.appropriate.for.the.level.of.your.students ..There.are.also.blank.lines.on.the.sheets.so.that.students.can.add.their.own.ideas,.or.you.can.add.a.particular.focus.for.the.whole.class.or.for.individual.students ..The.prompt.sheets.could.be.displayed.on.the.classroom.wall.or.given.to.students.to.glue.in.their.literature.journals ..In.their.journals,.students.could.use.the.sheet.as.a.checklist.to.ensure.they.try.a.variety.of.response.formats ..Remind.students.that.a.response.is.not.meant.to.be.a.test.of.knowledge ..It.is.a.thoughtful.and.critical.reflection.on.literature ..Depending.on.the.experience.of.your.students,.you.may.need.to.first.spend.time.working.on.collaborative.responses.before.moving.to.independent.responses .
Literature.journals.are.a.valuable.assessment.tool.and.will.give.you.a.wealth.of.information.about.students’.understanding.of.texts ..You.can.use.this.information.to.plan.explicit.lessons ..To.evaluate.the.journals,.use.the.journal evaluation record.on.page.33.with.several.journal.entries.by.a.student.over.a.number.of.weeks.or.months,.rather.than.with.just.one.entry ..
When.planning.explicit.lessons,.dip.into.the.worksheets.section.and.adapt.the.sheets.for.the.literary.text.and.to.suit.the.needs.of.your.students ..All.the.worksheets.are.tagged.at.the.top.of.the.page.to.help.you.find.appropriate.sheets.for.literature.and.context,.responding.to.literature,.and.examining.literature ..
A.series.of.creating literature tasks.is.provided.for.students.to.consolidate.their.learning ..The.tasks.ask.students.to.create.their.own.literary.texts.based.on.the.ideas,.features.and.structures.of.texts.experienced ..The.tasks.also.provide.opportunities.for.students.to.develop.and.use.the.general.capabilities.of.literacy,.numeracy,.ICT,.critical.and.creative.thinking,.ethical.behaviour,.personal.and.social.competence.and.intercultural.understanding ..All.the.tasks.are.tagged.for.multiple.intelligences.so.that.you.can.cater.to,.or.extend,.the.learning.styles.in.your.class .
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LiteraryAwardsThe.websites.below.list.award-winning.children’s.literature ..They.also.list.the.award.criteria.which.can.be.useful.for.students.to.examine ..Do they agree? What would their own criteria for a great book look like?Hans.Christian.Andersen.Medals.(International.Board.on.Books.for.Young.People).www .ibby .org/index .php?id=273New.Zealand.Post.Book.Awards.for.Children.and.Young.Adults.http://christchurchcitylibraries .com/kids/literaryprizes/nzpostChildren’s.Book.of.the.Year.Awards.(Children’s.Book.Council.of.Australia)http://cbca .org .au/awards .htmNewbery.Medal.and.Caldecott.Medal.(US)www .ala .org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberymedal .cfmwww .ala .org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal .cfmCarnegie.Medal.and.Greenaway.Medal.(UK)www .carnegiegreenaway .org .uk/greenawaywww .carnegiegreenaway .org .uk/carnegie
Children’sChoiceAwardsBILBY.Awards.(Books.I.Love.Best.Yearly.–.Qld)www .pa .ash .org .au/cbc/bilbyawardsCOOL.Awards.(Canberra’s.Own.Outstanding.List.–.ACT)www .library .act .gov .au/kids/cool_awardsKOALA.Awards.(Kids.Own.Australian.Literature.Awards.–.NSW)www .koalansw .org .auWAYRBA.(West.Australia.Young.Readers’.Book.Award)http://wayrba .org .auYABBA.(Young.Australian’s.Best.Book.Award.–.Vic)http://home .vicnet .net .au/~yabbaNew.Zealand.Post.Children’s.Choice.Award.(NZ)http://christchurchcitylibraries .com/Kids/LiteraryPrizes/NZPost/Choice
Children’sLiteratureOrganisationsSociety.of.Children’s.Book.Writers.and.Illustratorswww .scbwi .orgwww .scbwiaustralia .orgInternational.Board.on.Books.for.Young.People.(IBBY)www .ibby .orghttp://ibbyaustralia .wordpress .comChildren’s.Book.Council.of.Australiahttp://cbca .org .auNew.Zealand.Book.Councilwww .bookcouncil .org .nz/Education/Kids%20Channel%20Introduction/IntroductionThe.Horn.Book.www .hbook .comMagpies.www .magpies .net .au
AuthorWebsitesAuthors.often.have.their.own.websites.with.biographical.information.and.information.about.their.work ..These.can.be.a.great.source.when.looking.at.context ..Here.are.just.a.few.to.start.with:www .andygriffiths .com .auwww .jackiefrench .comwww .leighhobbs .com .auwww .libbyhathorn .comwww .mattottley .comwww .pauljennings .com .auwww .shauntan .netwww .stephenmichaelking .comThe.Children’s.Book.Council.website.also.has.a.good.list.of.websites.for.authors:http://cbca .org .au/authorwebsites .htmFor.information.about.New.Zealand.authors,.try.here:www .bookcouncil .org .nz/Writers/Information/Introduction .htmwww .bookcouncil .org .nz/Education/Shiny_and_New/Under_the_Spotlight .htmIf.you.want.to.celebrate.an.author’s.birthday,.you.might.find.the.date.here:http://kids .nypl .org/reading/childrensauthorbirthdays .cfmwww .kidsreads .com/authors/0201-bdays .asphttp://lookingglassreview .com/books/authorsillustrators/birthdays
ChoosingLiteratureLiterary.texts.might.be.in.spoken,.print,.digital.or.online.form ..They.can.include.novels,.poems,.picture.books,.plays,.films,.multimodal.texts,.narratives.in.electronic.or.video.games,.graphic.novels.and.e-comics ..When.choosing.literary.texts.for.your.class,.include.a.mix.of.classics.recognised.for.their.enduring.social,.cultural.and.artistic.value,.along.with.contemporary.texts.with.effective.use.of.literary.devices.and.language.elements ..Students.also.need.experience.with.a.range.of.genres ..The.lists.on.the.following.pages.provide.a.starting.point.for.thinking.about.texts.to.share.with.your.class ..Add.to.the.lists.as.you.find.your.own.favourites ..
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MentorTextsMentor.texts.can.be.used.in.explicit.lessons.to.illustrate.and.model.key.elements.or.devices ..
Literary ElementsCharacter
Character Younger titleagainst . . . Older title
nature.. Snow Day.by.Ezra.Jack.KeatsHatchet by.Gary.Paulsen
character. The Reluctant Dragon.by.Kenneth.Grahame.Hating Alison Ashley.by.Robin.Klein
society. The Story of Ferdinand by.Munro.LeafRiddle of the Trumpalar.by.Judy.Bernard-Waite
self. Edward the Emu.by.Sheena.Knowles.and.Rod.Clement
Rowan of Rin.by.Emily.Rodda
Setting ■ Harry Potter.series.by.J.K.Rowling.(fantasy)■ Mr Davies and the Baby.by.Charlotte.Voake.
(realistic)■ Daughter of the Regiment.by.Jackie.French.
(historical)
Plot■ This is the House that Jack Built.(cumulative)■ Let’s Get a Pup!.by.Bob.Graham.
(chronological.or.linear)■ Wind in the Willows.by.Kenneth.Grahame.
(episodic)■ The Pain and the Great One.by.Judy.Blume.
(alternating)
Language DevicesImagery and figurative language■ The Whales’ Song.by.Dyan.Sheldon.(simile)■ The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks.by.Katherine.
Paterson.(metaphor)■ Owl Moon.by.Jane.Yolen.(metaphor)
Symbolism■ Zoo by.Anthony.Browne
Sound ■ Feathers and Fools.by.Mem.Fox.(alliteration)■ Owl Moon.by.Jane.Yolen.(onomatopoeia)■ Some Smug Slug.by.Pamela.Duncan.Edwards.
(rhyme.and.alliteration)
Assonance■ Wombat Stew.by.Marcia.K.Vaughan.
Literary DevicesHyperbole■ Earrings!.by.Judith.Viorst■ ‘Sarah.Cynthia.Sylvia.Stout.Would.Not.Take.The.
Garbage.Out’.by.Shel.Silverstein.(poem.from.Where the Sidewalk Ends)
■ Simply Delicious!.by.Margaret.Mahy
Irony■ Diary of a Wombat.by.Jackie.French■ The Gruffalo.by.Julia.Donaldson■ The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig.by.
Eugene.Trivizas■ Walter the Farting Dog.by.William.Kotzwinkle.
and.Glenn.Murray
Parody■ The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid
Tales.by.Jon.Scieszka.and.Lane.Smith■ The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.by.
Jon.Scieszka
Pun■ Animal House.by.Candace.Ryan■ Freeze a Crowd.by.Paul.Jennings,.Terry.Denton.
and.Ted.Greenwood
Satire■ The Adventures of Captain Underpants.by.
Dav.Pilkey■ Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by.
Lewis.Carroll■ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.by.Roald.Dahl■ 4F for Freaks.by.Leigh.Hobbs■ Piggybook.by.Anthony.Browne
Flashback■ The Wreck of the
Zephyr.by.Chris.Van.Allsburg
■ Missing May.by.Cynthia.Rylant
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NoteFor.lists.of.texts.in.different.genres.see:AYNTT Narrative Text Types Ages 5–8, Ages 8–10 and Ages 10+.by.Katy.Collis
LiteraryGenres
Digital textsThe Wishing Cupboard.by.Libby.Hathornwww .libbyhathorn .com/lh/Wishing
Film textsAnimalia.by.Graeme.Basewww .burberryproductions .com .au/animalia .htmlThe Lost Thing.by.Shaun.Tanwww .shauntan .net/film/lost-thing-film .htmlwww .thelostthing .com
Genre — Authors to tryAdventureGary.Paulsen,..Jean.Craighead.George
FantasyTerry.Pratchett,.Emily.Rodda,.Ursula.K.Le.Guin,..J.K.Rowling,.Carole.Wilkinson,.Roald.Dahl
HistoricalJackie.French,.Allan.Baillie,.Libby.Gleeson
HumourAndy.Griffiths,.Paul.Jennings,.Roald.Dahl
Mystery or DetectiveLynne.Reid.Banks,.Carolyn.Keene
RealisticBob.Graham,.Morris.Gleitzman,.Katherine.Paterson
Scary or HorrorAnthony.Horowitz
Science FictionNicholas.Fisk
Traditional LiteratureTraditional.literature.provides.an.opportunity.to.examine.context ..Not.only.can.you.look.at.the.traditional.literature.of.a.particular.culture,.but..you.can.compare.variants.of.the.same.tale.(such..as.Cinderella).from.different.countries,.cultures..and.times .
Beast tale Three Little Pigs.(Britain) Three Billy Goats Gruff.
(Scandanavia) Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
(Germany)
Cumulative tale The House that Jack Built.(Britain)
Fairytale Snow White.(Germany) Cinderella (Germany,.although.
nearly.every.region.has.a.variation)
Pourquoi tale Why Mosquitoes Buzz in (Why? tale) People’s Ears.(Africa)
Noodlehead tale The Three Sillies.(Britain)
Trickster tale Anansi.(Africa). Brer.Rabbit.(North.America). Hodja.(Turkey). Mouse-Deer.(Indonesia)
Fable Aesop.(Greek). Jean.de.La.Fontaine.(France). The.Panchatantra.and.Jataka.
tales.(India)
Tall tale Johnny.Appleseed.(North.America).The Man from Snowy River (Australia)
. Finn.MacCool.(Britain)
. Baron.Münchhausen.(Germany)
Myth.. Zeus.(Greek)
Legend Robin.Hood.(Britain). William.Tell.(Switzerland). John.Henry.(North.America)
Epic Jason,.the.Argonauts.and.the.Golden.Fleece.(Greek)
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Mini-Poster1 ■Literaryelements■Plot
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PlotStories.have.a.beginning,.a.middle.and.an.end ..This.structure.is.called..the.plot .
Here.is.the.plot.of..The Three Billy Goats Gruff .
The.three.billy.goats.gruff.set.out.to.cross.the.bridge.to.get.to.the.good.grass.on.the.other.side .A.hungry.troll.lives.under.the.bridge .
Each.billy.goat.crosses.the.bridge.and.meets.the.troll ..Each.tells.the.troll.to.wait.for.the.next.billy.goat.who.is.much.bigger.and.tastier ..The.troll.lets.the.first.and.the.second.billy.goat.cross.the.bridge .
The.third.billy.goat,.who.is much.bigger,.fights.the.troll.and.crosses.safely .
All.the.billy.goats.happily.eat.the.grass .
BeginningIncludes.a.problem.to.be.overcome. .. .. .
MiddleA.series of events.trying.to.resolve..the.problem. .. .. ..
Until.the.problem..is.resolved. .. .. .
EndTo.tie.up.loose..ends. .. .. .
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Mini-Poster3 ■Literaryelements■Character
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The.author.reveals.characters.by.showing. .. .. .
Authors.also.reveal.characters.by.showing.their.relationships.with.other characters,.and.showing.what.those characters. .. .. ..
how they look
what they say
how they feel
what they do
think
say
do
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■Literaryelements■Character Mini-Poster4
stereotypical ■a.fixed.type■not.an.individual
flat ■not.well.developed■one.or.two.sides.to.their.
personalities
Character Development
Characters.can.be. .. .. .
rounded ■fully.developed.with.many.different.sides.to..
their.personalities■the.reader.can.
understand.their.motives■believable.and.
memorable
dynamic■the.character.changes.or.grows.in.some.way.by.
the.end.of.the.story
static■the.character.stays.the.same.from.beginning.
to.end
These.same.characters..can.also.be. .. .. .
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Mini-Poster5 ■Literaryelements■Conflict
ConflictConflict.provides.the.problem.or.the.complication in.the.plot .
There.are.four.basic.types..of.conflict.(or.tension) .
Conflict.is.essential.to.a.good.plot!.
Characteragainst . . .
nature
character
society
self
The maincharacter . . .
must.fight.against.the.forces.of.nature ..
is.in.conflict.with.another.character .
is.in.conflict.with..a.larger.group,..such.as.a.community.or.school .
has.inner.conflict,.and.must.work.out.their.feelings.or.which.action.to.take .
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■Literaryelements■Setting Mini-Poster6
SettingSetting.is.the.time and.place in.which.the.story.happens .
When is the story set?Where is the story set?
Setting.can.affect.the.plot,.the.characters,..the.conflict.and.the.theme .
What.plot,.characters,.conflicts.or.themes.might.come..from.these.settings?
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Mini-Poster7 ■Literaryelements■Theme
The.theme.holds.the.text.together .
It.ties.together.the.characters,.the.setting.and.the.plot .
Theme
The.theme.is.the..big.idea.in.a.text .
It.is.the.message..the.author.wants..to.communicate .
Slow and steady wins the race.
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■Literaryelements■Theme Mini-Poster8
Finding ThemesWhat.message.does.the..author.have?What.does.this.mean.to.you?
A.text.can.have.more.than..one.theme .
A.theme.can.be.explicit.(stated.by.the.author..or.a.character) ..
A.theme.can.be.implicit (not.stated,.but.still..understood.by.the.reader) .
A theme can make a reader think about, question or change
their own perspective or values.
Every reader brings his or her own experiences and
meaning to a text.
There.are.boundaries.to.the.meaning..a.reader.can.create .Authors.set.these.boundaries.by.the.way.they.construct.the.plot.and.show.the.characters .
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Mini-Poster9 ■Literaryelements■PointofView
USE . . .
him,.he,.her,.she,..it,.them,.their
USE . . .
I,.me,.my,.mine,..we,.our
Second person.point.of.view.(you).is.not.usually.used.in.stories .
POSITION OF NARRATOR . . .
■narrator.is.a.character.(usually.the.main.character)
POSITION OF NARRATOR . . .
■narrator.is.an.observer.who.sees.and.knows.everything
EFFECT . . .
■tells.the.story.from.that.character’s.point.of.view
■may.not.see.or.tell.the.complete.story.
■draws.the.reader.into.the.story
■creates.a.relationship.between.the.reader.and.the.character/narrator
■character/narrator.may.be.biased
EFFECT . . .
■can.describe.the.actions,.thoughts.and.feelings.of.all characters
■may.choose.to.focus.on.just.one character
■usually.objective,.allowing.the.reader.to.draw.their.own.conclusions
■may.be.biased.toward.one.character
Stories told in third person point of view
Point of ViewPoint.of.view.is.the.position..taken.by.the.narrator (the.person.telling.the.story) ..
Stories told in first person point of view
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■Languagedevices■Imagery Mini-Poster10
Pictures with WordsA.picture.created.in.the.mind.of..the.reader.is.called.an.image ..When.authors.create.pictures..with.words.in.this.way.it.is..called.imagery .
Imagery.helps.the.reader.to.imagine.the.setting,.the.characters.or.the.events .
Imagery.helps.the.reader.to. .. .. .
. .. .. .what.is.happening.in.the.story .
An.image.can.appeal.to.one.or.more.of.our.senses!
feel
taste
touch smell
hear
see
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Mini-Poster11 ■Languagedevices■Imagery■Figurativelanguage
SimileA.simile.compares.one.thing..
to.another.different.thing ..It.uses.the.words.‘like’.or.‘as’ ..
The puppy was like a spring.The boy was as quiet as
a shadow.
MetaphorA.metaphor.describes.one.thing.as.if.it.is.another.different.thing .
The fog is a cat curling around the house.
PersonificationPersonification.gives.human.characteristics,..
emotions.or.actions.to.an.animal,.thing.or.idea .
The waves along the shore kissed my toes.
How to Say a Lot in a Few Words
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■Languagedevices■Symbolism Mini-Poster12
Layers of MeaningA.symbol.is.something.that.is.itself.and.also.represents,.or.stands.for,.something.else .
A.symbol.has.meaning..beyond.itself ..
An owl is a type of bird. It is also often used as
a symbol of wisdom.
Symbols.can.have.different.meanings.in..different.places,.cultures.and.times .
This symbol . . . can mean this . . .
. dove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . peace
crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hope
egg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . new life
birds flying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . freedom
bees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hard work
colour red . . . . . . . . . . . . danger or anger
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Mini-Poster13 ■Languagedevices■Soundelements
RhymeWhen.two.or.more.words.have..
the.same.ending.sound .
.The bee circled the tree and then sat on me.
AlliterationThe.repetitive.use.of.a.letter.or.sound.at..
the.beginning.of.words .
It.can.be.used.to.set.a.mood,.to.establish..a.rhythm.or.to.have.fun .
.Dad delighted in the dancing daffodils.
AssonanceWhen.vowel.sounds.are.repeated.to.create.
internal.rhyming .
It.can.be.used.to.set.mood .
.Row, row, row, your boat
OnomatopoeiaThe.suggestion.of.sound.through.words ..
pitter-patter whoosh buzz crackle splash
ooze
pitterpatter
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■Literarydevices■Style■Humour Mini-Poster14
Sometimes It’s FunnyHyperbole
Using.exaggeration.to.make.a.point ..It.is.understood.that.the.exaggeration.could.not.literally.(really).happen .
I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.
ParodyTo.copy.the.style.of.an.author,.text.or.genre.but.in.an.exaggerated.way.that.makes.it.funny .
A story of the three little pigs, where we discover the wolf isn’t really bad, he’s just misunderstood.
IronyWhen.an.author.or.character.says.something,.but.means.something.else ..
Often.what.is.said.is.the.opposite.of.what.is.meant .
“Tidying your room is my number one thrill
in life,” said Mum.
Or,.when.what.happens.is.the.opposite.of.what.you.expected.to.happen .
A character jumps aside to avoid standing in a puddle, but then falls into a swimming
pool he didn’t see.
PunPlaying.with.words.that.have.two.or.more.meanings.or.sound.the.same ..
The.punchline.to.a.joke.is.often.a.pun .
You can tune a piano but you can’t tuna fish.
SatireMaking.fun.of.a.subject.by.treating.it.with.exaggerated.seriousness ..
Irony.turns.a.situation.on.its.head .
It.carries.ideas.through.to.sometimes.crazy.conclusions .
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.by.Roald.Dahl.is.satirical .
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Mini-Poster15 ■Literarydevices■Plotstructure■Time
Expanding TimeSome.stories.move.in.chronological.order ..Tension.or.conflict.keeps.increasing.until.the.problem.is.finally.resolved .
Sometimes.authors.use.devices.that.let.the.story.cover.a.wider.span .
FlashbackThe.story.is.interrupted.to.relate.events.that.happened.in.the.past .These.past.events.are.needed.to.understand.the.present .Flashback.can.also.be.used.to.create.suspense.or.develop.character .
Flashback.can.be.used.to.tell.a.single.event.from.the.past .Or,.it.can.be.a.pattern.for.the.whole.story,.with.the.story.moving.back.and.forth.between.the.past.and.present .
Flashbacks.can.be:■. narrated.by.the.author■. past.events.related.by.characters.in.dialogue■. dreams■. memories ..
EpilogueA.short.section.at.the.end.of.a.story ..It.can.tie.up.loose.ends.or.reveal.what.finally.happens.to.the.characters .It.can.also.hint.at.a.sequel .
Memories...
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■Literarydevices■Tone■Mood Mini-Poster16
Tone and Mood Go Hand-in-Hand
Tone.is.the.way.an.author.uses.language.to.show.his.or.her.attitude.or.feelings ..Tone.gives.extra.meaning.to.the.words.an.author.chooses .
It’s.just.like.when.you.speak ..The.tone.of.voice.you.use.adds.extra.meaning.to.what.you.say .
Mood.is.the.emotional.atmosphere.or.the.feelings.created.by.the.tone ..
To.find.the.mood,.think.about.how.the.story.makes.you.feel .
happy sad anxiousmoody serious scared
sympathetic
Toneis the technique.
Moodis the result.
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Mini-Poster17 ■Literarygenre■Fiction
GeNres at a GlaNceGenre.is.a.way.of.sorting.texts.with..similar.features .
You.need.to.be.flexible ..Many.texts.could.fall.into.more.than.one.genre!
Adventure A.story.with.physical.action ..Often.built.around.a.quest,.a.mission.or.survival .
. Fantasy Fantastic.or.unreal.things.happen .
. Historical A.made-up.account.of.a.real.event.or.time ..It.feels.realistic.even.though.the.author.has.imagined.it .
. Humour A.story.that.makes.you.laugh .
. Mysteryor Characters.try.to.discover.a.vital.piece. Detective. of.information .
. Realistic The.events.in.the.story.could.actually.happen.in.real.life ..Often.about.real.human.behaviour,.problems.or.weaknesses .
. ScaryorHorror A.story.with.frightening.content ..Often.suspenseful .
. ScienceFiction A.story.about.imagined.worlds ..It.is.similar.to.fantasy,.but.is.based.on.scientific.principles ..So.in.this.case.the.worlds..are.possible .
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■Literarygenre■Traditionalliterature Mini-Poster18
KeepingTrackofTraditionalTalesTraditional.tales.come.from.a.time..before.stories.were.written.down .Tales.were.told.orally.from.one..generation.to.the.next ..
Beast tale. A.story.about.animals.that.have.human.characteristics .
Cumulative tale. The.same.story.is.told.again.and.again.with.a.new.element.added.each.time .
Fairytale. A.story.with.magical.characters.or.objects .Pourquoi tale.(Why?.Tale). A.story.that.gives.an.explanation.for.
something.in.nature .Noodlehead tale. A.funny.story.about.people.who.are.silly.
in.some.way .Trickster tale. A.clever.character.outsmarts.all.the.
other.characters .
Fable A.short.story.that.includes.a.moral.or.lesson.about.human.characteristics ..
Tall tale A.story.that.exaggerates.a.character.or.what.the.character.does .
Myth A.story.from.a.particular.culture.about.heroes.and.their.dealings.with.gods.and.monsters .
Legend A.story.about.a.hero,.supposedly.based.on.a.real.person .
Epic An.extended.story.of.a.hero’s.quest .
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LiteratureJournals1 ■Literaturerecordsheet
Record.the.literature.you.read,.view.or.listen.to ..Add.your.opinion ..Or,.add.a.connection.to.other.authors,..other.stories,.or.your.own.experiences .
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■Bookmarknotes■Discussing LiteratureJournals2
Use.a.litmark.to.jot.notes.as.you.read,.view.or.listen.to.literature ..Bring.your.litmark.to.a.discussion.group ..Or,.use.your.notes.when..writing.in.your.literature.journal .
.your.thoughts.or.feelings. .interesting.features.
.language.you.like. . .any.questions.you.have.
’s LitmarkAuthor
. ________________________________
Title
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Page._________
Page..________
Page..________
Other.notes
’s LitmarkAuthor
. ________________________________
Title
. ________________________________
Page._________
Page..________
Page..________
Other.notes
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LiteratureJournals3 ■Journal■Prompts
ResponseJournalPromptsWhen.you.write.about.literature,.you.might. .. .. .
Think about the context
.Write.about.other.books.you.have.read.like.this.one .
.Write.what.you.know.about.the.author .
.___________________________________________________
Give a personal response
.Write.about.your.favourite.part.of.the.text .
.Write.about.something.similar.that.has.. happened.to.you .
.___________________________________________________
Examine the form or language
.List.the.characters .
.Retell.the.main.events .
.Write.words.that.you.liked .
.___________________________________________________
Get creative
.Draw.a.character .
.Draw.the.story . Write.a.poem.using.ideas.from.the.text .
.___________________________________________________
Add other ideas of your own!
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■Journal■Prompts LiteratureJournals4
ResponseJournalPromptsWhen.you.write.about.literature,.you.might. .. .. .
Think about the context. List.the.kinds.of.things.this.author.has.written.about.in.
different.books .. List.other.authors.who.have.written.books.like.this.one .. Describe.the.time.and.place.the.author.lived.in .
.___________________________________________________________
.___________________________________________________________
Give a personal response. Write.what.the.text.reminds.you.of.in.your.own.life .. Write.a.letter.to.the.author.or.a.character.in.the.story .. Note.down.anything.you.didn’t.understand .. Tell.what.you.would.have.done.differently.if.you.were.
the.author .
.___________________________________________________________
.___________________________________________________________
Examine the form, style or language. Describe.the.problem.and.how.it.was.resolved .. Graph.the.tension.or.conflict.in.the.plot .. Write.words.or.phrases.that.you.like .. Describe.the.things.that.tell.you.the.genre .
.___________________________________________________________
.___________________________________________________________
Get creative. Draw.how.you.imagine.the.character .. Draw.or.write.what.you.think.might.happen.next .. Write.a.poem.using.imagery.from.the.text .. Write.a.review.or.an.ad .
.___________________________________________________________
.___________________________________________________________
Add other ideas of your own!
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LiteratureJournals5 ■Discussion■Questionprompts
StartaDiscussionPlot
How.did.the.story.begin?What.problem.did.the.character.have.to.resolve?
How.was.the.problem.resolved?What.was.the.most.important.part.of.the.story?
What.do.you.think.will.happen.next..after.the.story.ends?
CharactersHow.did.the.character.act?How.did.the.character.feel?
How.did.one.of.the.characters.change?Which.character.would.you..
like.to.meet?.Why?Setting
Where.and.when.does.the.story.happen?Could.the.setting.be.a.real.place.today?In.another.time.or.place,.how.might.the.
story.change?ThemeWhy.did.the.author.write.this.story?
What.are.some.of.the.messages..you.are.finding?
Point of viewWhose.point.of.view.is.used.in.the.text?How.would.the.story.be.different.if.told..
by.a.different.character?
LanguageHow.has.the.author.drawn.you.into.the.text?What.words.created.a.picture.in.your.mind?
What.does.the.text.make.you.see,.hear,..smell.or.taste?. Mood
How.does.the.text.make.you.feel?What.words.created.that.feeling?
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■Discussion■Questionprompts LiteratureJournals6
ContinuetheDiscussionPlot
How.did.the.story.begin?What.problem.did.the.character.have.to.resolve?
How.was.the.problem.resolved?What.was.the.most.important.part.of.the.story?
What.do.you.think.will.happen.next..after.the.story.ends?
ContextWhat.do.you.know.about.the.author?
Who.was.the.text.written.for?What.do.you.know.about.the.time.and.place.it.was.written.in?
What.can.you.tell.about.the.author.by.reading.the.text?What.can.you.tell.about.the.author’s.beliefs.or.values?
Why.did.the.author.portray.the.character.that.way?What.might.someone.from.another.time,.place.or..
culture.think.about.the.text?
Connections to other literatureWhat.other.texts.have.you.read.by.the.same.author?
How.are.they.the.same?How.are.they.different?
What.is.the.genre?.How.could.you.tell?Is.this.a.good.example.of.the.genre?.Why?What.other.texts.like.this.have.you.read?
How.are.they.the.same?How.are.they.different?
Personal connectionsWhat.does.the.text.remind.you.of?
How.is.the.setting.like.another.place.you.know?Have.you.ever.had.a.similar.experience?
What.would.you.have.done.if.you.were.the.character?What.did.you.learn.from.the.text?Would.you.recommend.this.text?..
To.whom?.Why?
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LiteratureJournals7 ■Analysing■Discussing
ChapterGridAs.you.read,.listen.to.or.view.a.text.complete.a.box..for.each.chapter ..You.could. .. .. .■. summarise.the.main.events.and.ideas.■. record.interesting.language■. note.changes.in.tone.or.mood■. write.what.you.think.will.happen.next.
Title. ________________________________ ..Author._____________________________
My.favourite.chapter.was. _________________________________________________
because.__________________________________________________________________
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■Assessment LiteratureJournals8
Examining literary elements ■ plot ■ theme■ character ■ conflict■ setting ■ point of view■
Examining language devices ■ sound (rhyme, alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia)■ imagery■ figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification)■ symbolism■
Examining literary devices ■ tone ■ mood■ hyperbole ■ parody■ pun ■ flashback■
Examining genre ■
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Understanding context ■ author ■ social■ historical ■ cultural■
Making connections to other authors or texts■ about characters, events or settings between texts■ different authors, similar storylines■
Making personal connections ■ between text and own experiences■ between self and characters■
Developing opinions and personal preferences ■ favourite authors, themes or genres■ revealing feelings about text■ refining reading tastes■ opinions about what makes a text ‘good’■
Future goals or teaching
JournalEvaluationRecordStudent name Class
Date of evaluation
Number of entriesExamples or comments
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Worksheet1 ■Context
Text 1 Text 2
ComparingLiteratureWhen.you.finish.a.text,.fill.in.a.column.in.the.chart ..Look.for.similarities.and.differences.across.the.texts .Make.more.charts.if.you.need.to .
Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________
Title
Author
Genre
Setting
Charactersplus.description
Problem
Resolution
Theme
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■Context Worksheet2
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Worksheet3 ■Context
TheCharacterorMe?Compare.yourself.to.a.character ..How.are..you.the.same?.How.are.you.different?.
Title. _______________________________ .Author.______________________________
Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________
Remember to think about the time and place you live and experiences you have had.
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Different
Different
Same
He looks just like me!
Now.say.how.you.are.more.alike.or.more.different .
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■Context Worksheet4
PortraitofanAuthorChoose.a.text ..Then.find.out.about.the.author .
Title. _______________________________ .Author.______________________________
Time.and.place.author.lives.(or.lived).in.____________________________________
Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________
One.question.I’d.ask.the.author
Interesting.facts.about.the..author’s.life
What.I.think.the.author..thinks.or.believes
Proof.from.the.text
Draw.the.author
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Worksheet5 ■Context
AuthorStudyCompare.two.texts.by.the.same.author .
Author.__________________________________________________
Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________
What.do.these.texts.tell.you.about.the.author’s.beliefs.or.values?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Feature Title 1 Title 2
Title
Setting
Characters
Point of view
Conflict
Language
Theme
Genre
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■Responding Worksheet6
TheSameThingHappenedtoMe!Title. _______________________________ .Author.______________________________
.Draw.or.write.about.an.event.from.the.text .
How.did.the.character.feel?.________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
.Draw.or.write.about.a.similar.experience.you.have.had .
How.were.your.feelings.the.same.as.the.character’s?.How.were.they.different?
__________________________________________________________________________
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Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________
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Worksheet7 ■Responding
MyFriendChoose.a.character.you.would.like.to.be.friends.with .
Title. _______________________________ .Author.______________________________ .
Character.. _______________________________________________________________
Inside.each.balloon,.write.examples.of.the.things.you.like.from.the.text .
I.would.like.to.be.friends.with. ___________ because.I.like.what.the.character. .. .. .
Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________
Most.of.all,.I.would.like.to.be.friends.with.this.character.because._____________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
says thinks
doesdoes
stands for
feels
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■Responding Worksheet8
DifferentViewpointsTexts.can.have.different.effects.on.different.audiences .
1 Choose.a.text ..Write.how.you.feel.about,.or.react.to,.the.different.text.features .
2 Then.discuss.it.with.a.partner ..Record.your.partner’s.viewpoint.in.the.next.column .
Title. _______________________________ .Author.______________________________
Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________
What.are.your.thoughts.about.your.partner’s.viewpoint?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
________________________ ’s viewpoint
Characters
Setting
Plot
Theme
Tone.or.mood
Language
Other.
_____________
Text feature My viewpoint
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Worksheet9 ■Responding
BetheCriticTitle. _______________________________ .Author.______________________________ .
Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________
Describe the theme Words.or.example.from.the.text
Describe the characters Words.or.example.from.the.text
❏.round. ❏.static
❏.flat. ❏.stereotypical
Describe the setting Words.or.example.from.the.text
Time
Place
Describe the plot Words.or.example.from.the.text
❏.chronological. ❏.flashback
❏..________________________________ .
Describe the language choices Words.or.example.from.the.text
❏.imagery. ❏.symbolism
❏.simile. ❏.personification
❏.sounds._________________________ .
❏..________________________________ .
Describe the author’s style Words.or.example.from.the.text
My overall opinion
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■Responding Worksheet10
MyOpinionTitle. _____________________________ .Author.____________________________
I.think.this.book.is.(circle.one)
Eeew!. 1 2 3 4 5 . Wow!My.favourite.part.was.. ________________________________________________
. _____________________________________________________________________
. _____________________________________________________________________
. _____________________________________________________________________
because.._____________________________________________________________
. _____________________________________________________________________
I.think.the.author.is.good.at..___________________________________________
. _____________________________________________________________________
. _____________________________________________________________________
The.text.made.me.feel..________________________________________________
. _____________________________________________________________________
The.text.made.me.think.about.._________________________________________
. _____________________________________________________________________
I.would.recommend.this.text.to.a.friend
❏.no. . ❏.maybe. . ❏.yes.
because..__________________________
.___________________________________
.. __________________________________
.___________________________________
.___________________________________
Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________
This text made me
think about food!
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Worksheet11 ■Responding
PersuasiveReviewWrite.a.review.to.persuade.others.to.agree..with.your.opinion.about.a.text .
Title. _______________________________ .Author.______________________________ .
Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________
Context.(Introduce.the.text.and.give.background.information.about.the.author .)
Exploration
Main.idea.or.theme
Important.details.(can.include.your.feelings.and.opinions)
Characters.and.conflict
Important.details.(can.include.your.feelings.and.opinions)
Author’s.style.and.language
Important.details.(can.include.your.feelings.and.opinions)
Final judgement (Would.you.recommend.the.text?.To.whom?.
Why.or.why.not?)
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■Responding Worksheet12
MyCriteriaCoatofArmsCreate.a.coat.of.arms.that.shows.your.personal.preferences.in.literature .In.each.section,.draw.or.write.about.the.type.or.characteristics.you.prefer .
Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________
Genre Characters
Styleandlanguage Theme
’s Literature Preferences
You.may.need..to.create.a.new..coat.of.arms.as.your..preferences.develop.and.change!
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Worksheet13 ■Examining■Plot
PlotProfile1. Think.of.the.eight.most.important.events.in.the.text .2. List.them.in.time.order.on.the.lines.at.the.bottom.of.the.page .3. Decide.which.event.was.the.most.exciting ..Plot.it.on.the.chart.
by.putting.a.large.dot.at.the.point.where.the.excitement.line..10.intersects.with.it.on.the.time.order.line .
4. Rate.all.the.remaining.events.and.plot.them .5. Join.the.dots.to.create.a.plot.profile.graph.to.show.how.the.
excitement.rises.and.falls.in.the.story .
Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________
1..__________________________________ . 5..__________________________________
2..__________________________________ . 6..__________________________________
3..__________________________________ . 7..__________________________________
4..__________________________________ . 8..__________________________________
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Beginning. Events in time order. Ending
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■Examining■Plot Worksheet14
What’stheProblem?Somebody.wanted.something.but.there.was.a.problem.or.something.got.in.the.way . So.the.character.did.this.to.solve.the.problem.and it.ended.like.this .
.Draw.or.write.to.complete.the.plot.strips .
Title. _______________________________ .Author.______________________________ .
Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________
Somebody wanted
but So
and The problem is: how do I reach the popcorn?
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Worksheet15 ■Examining■Plot■Conflict
Now it’s time for the Wheel of Conflict!
WheelofConflictTitle. _______________________________ .Author.______________________________ .
Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________
(name.of.character)against
Write.the.main.confl.ict.here .
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■Examining■Character Worksheet16
The text tells me he’s
delicious!
Title. _______________________________ .Author.______________________________ .
Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________
CharacterWeb1. Think.of.words.to.describe.a.character ..Write.each.word.along.a.spoke.on.
the.web .2. In.the.oval.at.the.end.of.each.spoke,.write.something.from.the.text.that.
shows.this.quality .
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Worksheet17 ■Examining■Character
CharacterAnalysisTitle. _______________________________ .Author.______________________________ .
Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________
(character’s.name)
What.the.character.feels What.the.character..thinks.or.believes
What.the.character.does
What.these.thoughts.or.beliefs.show.us
What.these.actions.show.us
What.these.feelings.show.us
What.these.words.show.us
What.the.character.says
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■Examining■Character Worksheet18
RatingCharacters
Make the scaleThink.of.four.adjectives.that.might.describe.the.characters.in.a.text ..List.the.adjectives.in.the.first.column.of.the.tables ..In.the.last.column.of.the.tables,.list.the.opposite.of.each.of.these.adjectives .Some.ideas:. .good/bad .brave/cowardly .honest/dishonest .wise/foolish
Rate the charactersPlace.an.✘.in.the.column.to.rate.the.character.for.each.description .
Title. _______________________________ .Author.______________________________ .
Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________
Character 1 .____________________________
Adjectives very quite neither quite very Adjectives or both
Character 2 .____________________________
Adjectives very quite neither quite very Adjectives or both
Step 1
Step 2
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Worksheet19 ■Examining■Characterdevelopment
CharacterGrowthTitle. _______________________________ .Author.______________________________
Character’s.name. ________________________________________________________ .
Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________D
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I.know.the.character.has.grown.or.changed.in.this.way.because. .. .. ..
the.character.said.. the.character.felt
the.character.did. other.characters.said.or.thought
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■Examining■Character■Conflict■Pointofview Worksheet20
Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________
CharacterPerspectives1. Decide.on.the.main.characters.who.are.in.conflict ..Write.their.names.
in.the.chart .2. Now.complete.the.chart.from.each.character’s.different.perspective .
Which.perspective.did.your.prefer?.Why?
__________________________________________________________________________
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Title _________________
Author _______________
SettingWhen.and.where.is..the.story.set?
Goal What.does.the.character.want?
ProblemWhat.is.the.problem.getting.in.the.way?
ActionWhat.does.the.character.do.to.solve.the.problem?
ResultWhat.happened.when.the.character.tried.this?
FeelingHow.did.the.character.feel.about.it?
ThemeWhat.message.did.the.author.want.to.give?
Character 1
______________________
Character 2
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Worksheet21 ■Examining■Setting
SwitchingSettingTitle. _______________________________ .Author.______________________________
Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________
Now.imagine.a.different setting.for.the.same.story .
SettingTime
Place
New settingTime
Place
EvidenceWrite.words.from.the.text.that.show.the.setting .
Description
EffectHow.is.the.setting.important.to.the.story?(How.does.it.affect.the.characters,.conflict,.plot.and.theme?)
EffectIn.what.ways.would.this.new.setting.change.the.story?(Think.about.the.effect.of.setting.on.characters,.conflict,.plot.and.theme .)
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■Examining■Imagery Worksheet22
ImagineThatTitle. _______________________________ .Author.______________________________
When.you.read.the.text. .. .. ..
Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________
What do you see? What do you hear?
Words from text Words from text
What do you taste, What do you feel? touch or smell?
Words from text Words from text
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Worksheet23 ■Examining■Languagechoices
QuoteCollectorTitle. _______________________________ .Author.______________________________
In.each.bubble.write.a.word.or.phrase..from.the.text ..Then.write.how.it..makes.you.feel.or..why.you.like.it .
Name ___________________________________________Date ______________________
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CreatingLiteratureTask1 ■Intrapersonal■Verbal-linguistic
CreatingLiteratureTask2 ■Interpersonal■Bodily-kinaesthetic
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DiaryCreate a diary for your personal reflections about a text.Create.a.page.for.each.of.these:
■ A.character.analysis.that.shows.how.you.are.similar.to,.or.different.from,.a.character .
■ A.description.of.the.conflict.and.connections.with.your.own.experiences .
■ Your.reaction.to.the.setting.–.did.it.remind.you.of.anything?
■ Your.feelings.about.the.tone.and.mood.created.by.the.text .
■ How.the.language.choices.made.by.the.author.affected.your.personal.response.to.the.text .
Finally,.design.a.cover.with.an.illustration.that.shows.your.connection.to.the.text .
Plan a PartyPlan a party for a character in a text.■ Based.on.an.event.in.the.text,.
decide.what.type.of.party.to.hold ..It.might.be.a.birthday.party,.a.holiday.celebration,.a.welcome.home.party.or.something.else .
■ Think.about.the.setting.and.what.you.know.about.the.daily.activities.of.the.characters ..Then,.select.a.suitable.day,.time.and.location.for.the.party ..Create.invitations.with.this.information .
■ Plan.a.menu.suitable.for.the.characters .
■ Design.or.create.decorations.suitable.for.the.characters.and.the.setting .
■ Plan.games.and.entertainment.suitable.for.the.characters.and.the.setting .
■ Predict.the.gifts.the.other.characters.in.the.text..would.give.at..the.party .
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CreatingLiteratureTask4 ■Verbal-linguistic■Visual-spatial
CreatingLiteratureTask3 ■Naturalistic■Visual-spatial
Travel BrochureCreate a travel brochure to persuade travellers to visit the setting in which a text takes place.■ Try.to.look.at.examples.of.real.
travel.brochures ..Decide.what.format.yours.will.be ..It.might.be.a.booklet,.or.it.might.be.one.sheet.folded.in.three.to.make.six.sections .
■ Create.a.persuasive.front.cover.or.front.section.to.catch.the.eye ..Include.a.description.of.the.time.and.place.of.the.setting ..Be.sure.to.make.it.sound.exotic!
■ Give.an.overview.of.the.people.who.live.there.(the.characters.in.the.text).and.their.customs .
■ Give.an.overview.of.the.history.(the.conflicts.and.themes.from.the.text) ..
■ Provide.details.about.how.to.get.there,.weather.to.expect,.where.to.stay,.transport.options.once.you.get.there,.restaurants,.and.any.special.or.fun.attractions .
Setting an EnvironmentResearch the setting or environment in which a text takes place.■ Find.the.passages.that.
describe.the.setting ..Write.down.the.key.words .
■ Research.to.find.out.about.this.environment ..Use.the.internet.and.library,.and.ask.experts ..Find.out.about.the.natural.features.of.the.environment,.and.the.plants.and.animals.that.live.there .
■ When.you.have.enough.research,.create.a.detailed,.scientific.illustration.of.the.environment ..Use.colours.that.reflect.the.atmosphere.of.the.setting .
■ Add.labels,.or.a.key.and.captions,.to.explain.how.the.setting.affects.the.characters,.plot,.mood.and.theme.of..the.text .
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CreatingLiteratureTask6 ■Verbal-linguistic■Interpersonal
CreatingLiteratureTask5 ■Bodily-kinaesthetic■Interpersonal
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Get PhysicalInvent a sport or sporting activity that relates to the text.It.might.be.a.sport.or.sporting.activity:■ that.the.characters.would.play,.or■ that.suits.the.theme.or.setting.of.the.text,.or■ that.incorporates.the.characters,.setting,.plot.or.conflict.in.some.way .
Write.a.set.of.directions.for.playing.the.sport ..Include:■ list.of.equipment.needed■ step-by-step.directions.for.playing■ set.of.rules■ how.you.score.or.win .
Make.or.gather.any.equipment.needed.so.your.classmates.can.play!
TV Game ShowInvent a TV game show that relates to the text.■ Think.about.game.shows.you.
have.seen.on.TV.for.ideas ..What.features.do.they.have?.How.do.contestants.play.and.what.do.they.have.to.do?.How.is.the.winner.decided?.What.props.or.equipment.do.they.use?
■ Now.invent.your.own.game.show.based.on.the.characters,.setting,.plot.or.theme.of.the.text .
■ Make.anything.you.need.for.the.game,.such.as.question.cards,.name.stands,.signs,.buzzers,.spinners ..
■ If.possible,.film.an.episode.of.your.game.show .
■ Write.a.press.release.that.describes.how.the.game.is.played.and.tries.to.persuade.viewers.to.watch.this.exciting.new.show!
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CreatingLiteratureTask8 ■Logical-mathematical■Visual-spatial
CreatingLiteratureTask7 ■Verbal-linguistic■Visual-spatial
NewspaperCreate a newspaper based on the text.■ Look.at.a.newspaper.and.make.a.list.of.the.different.sections.or.
features,.for.example:
– ads – entertainment – fashion– comics – editorial – weather – letters to the editor – sport – advice column – obituaries – television guide – news stories
■ Now.create.an.original.newspaper.with.as.many.of.these.features.as.you.can .
■ Everything.about.the.paper.must.be.based.on.the.setting.(the.time.as.well.as.the.place),.characters,.conflict,.events.and.theme.of.the.text .
■ Don’t.forget.to.design.a.front.page.banner.with.the.name.of.your.newspaper .
Maze MapCreate a maze to map the text.■ Decide.on.the.general.design.
or.outline.you.will.use.for.the.maze ..For.example,.if.the.character.is.an.animal.you.might.put.the.maze.inside.an.outline.of.that.animal.shape ..If.the.text.is.set.in.a.city,.you.might.use.an.outline.of.a.city.skyline .
■ Begin.the.maze.with.a.small.drawing.of.the.setting.and.the.main.character ..
■ Then,.draw.a.maze.leading.to.a.drawing.showing.the.complication ..
■ Continue.the.maze,.leading.to.drawings.showing.each.event.in.the.correct.order ..
■ End.the.maze.with.the.resolution .
■ Be.sure.to.clearly.mark.the.start.and.finish .
■ Add.labels,.or.captions.around.the.maze,.to.describe.each.of.the.events.through.the.text .
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CreatingLiteratureTask10 ■Interpersonal■Bodily-kinaesthetic
CreatingLiteratureTask9 ■Musical-rhythmic■Visual-spatial
Lit TunesCompose a piece of music or write a song for the text.Choose.a.familiar.tune.and.write.new.lyrics.that.relate..to.the.setting,.characters,.plot,.conflict.or.theme.of.the.text .Or,.create.your.own.piece.of.music.that.reflects.the.tone,..mood.and.theme.of.the.text .
■ Record.the.song.or.music ..(If.possible,.use.software.such.as.Apple.GarageBand..or.Audacity® .)
■ Design.an.album.cover.for.your.recording .
■ Imagine.you.are.a.character.from.the.text ..Write.an.Apple.iTunes.customer.review.of.the.song.or.music.from.that.character’s.point.of.view .
Puppet ShowProduce a puppet show of the text.■ Begin.by.listing.the.characters.and.describing.the.setting ..Write.one.
sentence.to.summarise.the.theme,.and.then.in.four.or.five.sentences.retell.the.plot .
■ Use.this.list.to.decide.what.puppets,.sets.and.props.you.will.need .■ Once.you.know.what.you.need.to.create,.you.might.want.to.assign.
tasks.to.different.group.members,.for.example:.puppet.maker,.set.and.prop.designer,.scriptwriter .
■ Finally,.produce,.practise.and.perform.the.puppet.show ..Make..sure.that.the.puppets,.stage.design..and.script.reflect.the.characters,..plot,.setting.and.theme.of.the.text ..
i deasforpuppetmaking
– finger puppets– stick puppets– sock puppets– wooden spoon puppets– paper bag puppets
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CreatingLiteratureTask12 ■Intrapersonal■Visual-spatial
CreatingLiteratureTask11 ■Verbal-linguistic
What Happened Next?Write a sequel for the text.■ First,.plan.your.ideas ..Will.the.sequel.continue.the.story.and.tell.what.
happened.next?.Will.it.be.a.completely.new.adventure.for.the.characters?.Will.it.continue.the.same.theme?
■ Think.about.the.setting ..Are.there.any.changes.to.time.or.place?■ Think.about.the.characters ..Have.they.grown.or.changed.since.the.last.text.
ended?.Are.any.new.characters.to.be.introduced?■Think.about.the.plot ..What.will.the.new.problem.be?.Will.it.be.a.conflict.
between.character.and.nature,.society,.another.character.or.self?.How.will.the.problem.be.resolved?
■ Think.about.the.point.of.view ..What.was.the.narrator’s.point.of.view.in.the.original.text?
■ Think.about.the.language.patterns.and.style.of.the.original.text ..What.patterns.and.techniques.do.you.want.to.continue.in.the.sequel?
Now.draft,.rewrite.and.publish.the.sequel!
Symbolic BoxCreate a box to symbolise a character from the text.■ Make.or.find.a.box ..■ Decorate.the.outside.to.represent.a.character ..Think.about.colours,.
shapes,.textures.or.images.that.might.symbolise.this.character ..Remember.to.also.include.the.author,.title.and.character’s.name.somewhere.on.the.outside ..
■ Inside.the.box,.place.symbols.for.the.character ..Symbols.might.be.real.items.that.you.gather,.or.things.you.make .
■ The.symbols.should.tell.us.about.the.character’s.looks,.personality,.likes,.dislikes,.wants,.needs,.problems,.feelings,.actions.or.important.events .
■ Include.a.key.or.guide,.explaining.what.each.symbol.has.to.do.with.the.character ..You.could.put.this.on.the.inside.of.the.lid .
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CreatingLiteratureTask14 ■Logical-mathematical■Visual-spatial
CreatingLiteratureTask13 ■Bodily-kinaesthetic■Musical-rhythmic
Movie TrailerCreate a trailer to advertise a movie made from the text.■ Imagine.that.the.text.is.being.made.into.a.movie ..You.must.create.the.
trailer.to.persuade.people.to.see.the.movie .■ Draw.a.trailer.storyboard.to.plan.the.scenes.you.will.show ..A.storyboard.is.
a.series.of.boxes ..Draw.one.scene.in.each.box ..Under.each.box.write.notes.about.the.action,.camera.angles.to.use,.sound.effects.and.so.on .
■ Next.write.the.script.for.a.persuasive.voiceover.for.the.trailer ..Make.sure.you.sell.the.movie!
■ If.possible,.film.your.trailer ..Use.editing.software.to.drag.the.best..bits.into.order,.and.add.sound.effects,..music.and.the.voiceover ..Finally,.add..a.title.and.credits .
WebsiteCreate a website for a text, author or illustrator.■ Look.at.existing.author.or.illustrator.websites.and.make.
a.list.of.the.different.sections.or.features,.for.example:.– biography – books – games – activities – awards – interviews – contact
■ Think.of.other.features.you.could.create .■ Think.about.the.audience.and.purpose.of.your.website ..■ Now.design.an.original.website.with.as.many.of.these.features.as.you.can .■ Everything.about.the.website.must.reflect.the.author.or.the.illustrator’s.
background,.style,.tone,.mood.or.themes;.or.the.text’s.setting.(the.time.as.well.as.the.place),.characters,.conflict,.events.and.theme .
■ Draw.a.flow.chart.to.map.how.the.pages.in.the.website.connect.and.where.each.one.leads .
■ Then.design.the.website.pages.on.separate.sheets.of.paper.or.on.one.large.sheet.of.cardboard ..If.possible,.build.your.website.using.a.website.building.tool.such.as.Yola™ .
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Think about:■ the characters who should feature in the trailer■ the most exciting events the trailer could focus on■ catchy dialogue to feature■music to match the mood of the different scenes■ theme music or song■ sound effects or special effects needed.
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CreatingLiteratureTask16 ■Verbal-linguistic■Intrapersonal
CreatingLiteratureTask15 ■Interpersonal■Logical-mathematical
Judging PanelCreate and judge an award.
My Literary TextCreate your own literary text.■ It.might.be.a.picture.book,.
a.story,.or.a.digital.text.such..as.a.video.game .
■ Base.your.text.on.ideas,.features.and.structures.of.different.literary.texts.you.have.experienced .
■ You.could.also.adapt.or.experiment.with.ideas.from.other.literary.texts .
■ With.your.text,.present.a.paragraph.stating:.–. where.you.got.your.ideas–. which.texts.use.similar.. features.or.structures.to.yours.–. how.you.have.experimented.. with.or.adapted.language.. features.of.different.texts,.or.–. which.texts.or.authors.have.. inspired.you .
■ Decide.on.a.category.for.the.award ..For.example,.best:– picture book – mystery – traditional tale – classic – funny story – historical story
■ Think.about.what.makes.a.quality.text.of.this.kind ..Consider:– the plot – character development – the author’s style – use of language – how illustrations (if any) are used – effect on readers
■ From.these.ideas,.write.a.list.of.criteria.for.judging.the.award ..■ Read.as.many.texts.that.fit.the.category.as.you.can ..Also.think.of.texts.
you.have.already.read.in.this.category ..Judge.each.one.against.your.award.criteria ..
■ Decide.how.the.panel.will.choose.the.winner ..Will.each.panel.member.get.a.vote?.Or.will.you.discuss.and.then.reach.a.consensus?
■ Design.an.award.plaque.or.certificate.for.the.winner ..Then.plan.and.hold.an.award.ceremony.to.present.it .
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