1. Research and create a collage based on life in Melbourne in the 1920's.
2. Create a collage or photo story advertising the novel 'Runner.'
1. Compose of find some music that represents key moments in the text. Write why you feel this song represents certain moments. Share your choices with the class
2. Discuss the following prompts with a partner. Write down the conclusions you come to
1. Write a newspaper article about Squizzy Taylor and his gang being arrested after a brawl with the Fitzroy gang. You may include an interview if you like.
2. Write the next chapter for the book.
3. Turn a section of the text into a short story. Follow the correct format of a short story.
4. Create a series of poems or songs based on the text.
5. Turn a chapter, or section of the book into a comic script.
6. Plan and create a picture book of the story
7. Write a book review for Runner. Don't give the ending away! Rate it in terms of enjoyment level. Don't forget to include how it relates to Squizzy Taylor. Upload your review to AccessIT ( the school library system) so other students can read it.
1. Take a chapter and turn it into a script. Rehearse and act this out.
2. Imagine Squizzy's trial for killing someone has started and you have been asked to give evidence against him. Write the trial scene as a script and act it out.
3. Create a board game based on the novel.
4. Make a model or draw a picture of what you think Charlie's house would have looked like. Don't forget to annotate it.