We are learning to engage with a text
When we engage with texts, we get more out of them. We understand more, and we enjoy them more.
We will be able to:
Remember and discuss important events
Discuss our feelings about characters
Identify and discuss important themes in the text
Compare the text with our own lives (what is similar, what is different, what can we relate to?)
Ask questions about the text and make predictions.
Write SEXY paragraphs about important aspects of the text.
Starter Activity = TWTSML Wordfind
SEXY paragraphs - let's look at what a SEXY paragraph is and how to write one. We will use the examples in the novel study to help us.
Plan your SEXY paragraph - what important message will you talk about? What examples will you use as evidence?
Starter Activity = TWTSML -Crossword
Let's look at examples of SEXY paragraphs and grade them. What could the writer have done better?
Write your own SEXY paragraph.
Edit and proofread your SEXY paragraph.
TWTSML Crossword
News Paper Article - Let's brainstorm some key events from the novel we could write a news story about!
Let's learn about the key features of a news story. How do we write one?
Plan for your news story - pick an event in the story. Find it in the book and make note of important details.