Once chapter 6 Date: Objectives Warm –up – reading journal Read Chapter six Examine the themes of Instinct and Courage Practise reading aloud. Warm –up – reading journal “Once I walked as fast as I could towards the city to find Mum and Dad and I didn’t let anything stop me. Not until the fire”. Write down this quote and a response. (What do you think, remember, feel – one or two sentences)
Reading pages 49 - 56 8 pages – 8 readers Green card to person who reads best aloud before my time as your teacher is over. Remember the tips Read forward – not down (aim your voice) Proper posture = open diaphragm Slow pace, pause at full stops and commas for breath. Relax, getting nervous affects your voice.
Reflection journal - Three tasks Write and answer the questions below. Write a 2-3 line summary of what is going on in the story. Write down any questions or thoughts you have about what just happened. . What changes have taken place in Felix (more cautious, afraid?) and how have they influenced his actions? Answer with reference to the text. Do you think Felix made the right choices with Zelda (taking her, not telling her the truth about her parents)? Discuss this statement with reference to the text.
Cool down Question Imagine yourself in other peoples situations from the story. How would you act and why? What would you do next?