April 28 1. Zoom class 2. Reading
It's a good idea to keep a reading log for each chapter. Taking notes will help you keep track of characters and events in that chapter. You can keep a paper version or a computer based version. You don't have to write in full sentences (you can use bullet points or even pictures). This will help you better understand the action throughout the novel and you will be able to easily refer to it when we are discussing the book.
2. Finish reading: p.13 2nd paragraph http://www.queenmargaret.sayr.sch.uk/uploads/9/7/5/1/9751352/private_peaceful_lp_t16.pdf 3. Discussion questions:
1. How old is the narrator in the opening paragraph?
2. What is the narrator’s name?
3. How does Tommo describe Mr Munnings?
What did Tommo’s father work at?
5. List three good things that the Colonel says about James Peaceful
at his funeral.
6. How would you describe the character of Charlie after reading this
chapter? Do you like him? Why?
7. Why do you think Tommo says ’I have killed my own father’? Do
you think he is right?
8. Write a few lines about the first day that you started school, from
what you can remember. How did you feel?
Our new unit will be a novel: Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo
April 21, 23, 24 1. Zoom call 2. 5 minute Warm-up: Respond to the following prompt: Is it better to be the oldest sibling, middle sibling, youngest sibling or an only child? 3. Intro to new unit - Intro to "the novel" Private Peacefulby Michael Morpurgo Unit Questions: Factual - What is a novel? What are the elements of a novel? Conceptual - Why do we tell stories? What can we express through a story? What can we learn through a story? Debatable: Is literature like life? What is literature supposed to do? Content includes: Fact or Opinion, Elements of a novel, Literary devices 4. Research the author
Before you begin a short story or a novel you need to research the author. Conduct a quick search about Michael Morpurgo to find out the basics: who he is, where he is from, era in which he lives/lived, is he well-known?, has he won any awards?, does he have a website?
5. Let's begin. a. Based on the title of this book, What do you think this book is about? b. Now, look at the image above, Is
the topic of the novel any clearer upon seeing the cover of the book? c.Read the blurb from the rear book cover then answer the question, "Do you want to read this book?" Why or why not? Explain, include details
