Kelso High School English Department

Over the next few weeks I will: 1. Become a different person; 2. Inhabit a new world; 3. Defend my country from deadly enemies; and more importantly - 4. Have fun! 1. Become a different person; 2. Inhabit a new world; 3. Defend my country from deadly enemies; and more importantly - 4. Have fun!

How will I do all this? Escape from Kraznir Escape from Kraznir

The Background Your country Slinsil is a peaceful, prosperous country. Over the past few months you have been hearing dangerous rumours that the ruler of nearby Kraznir is planning to attack. Your country Slinsil is a peaceful, prosperous country. Over the past few months you have been hearing dangerous rumours that the ruler of nearby Kraznir is planning to attack.

The Background The King of Slinsil has asked you to lead a group of spies into Kraznir, find some battle plans which are hidden in the cellars of Castle Krill and then return safely to Slinsil.

Escape from Kraznir My new world looks like this: - My new world looks like this: -

Activity One 1. Working with a partner, you have three minutes to analyse the map. 2. In your jotter, list all the hazzards and difficulties that you will face in your new environment. 3. TIP : divide your list so it covers the different areas, e.g. Stony Desert. 1. Working with a partner, you have three minutes to analyse the map. 2. In your jotter, list all the hazzards and difficulties that you will face in your new environment. 3. TIP : divide your list so it covers the different areas, e.g. Stony Desert.

Let’s brainstorm

What dangers will you encounter in ? 1. Castle Krill 2. The Stony Desert 3. The Forest of Haag 4. The River Slin 1. Castle Krill 2. The Stony Desert 3. The Forest of Haag 4. The River Slin

Activity Two 1. Working individually you will now choose your gang. 2. Draw the following table in your jotter. 1. Working individually you will now choose your gang. 2. Draw the following table in your jotter.

Activity Two Name Description Strengths WeaknessesSpecial Powers

Choosing your gang. Choosing your gang.

Doughty the Warrior

Touchfire the Wizard

Little ? the Hobbit

Athor the Dwarf

INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY In the middle of a clean page in your jotter write the character’s name. Write down words to describe the character. Take a new clean page and do the same for each of the characters. Adjectives Colour Similes/ Metaphors Remember to use Senses

Activity Three YOU ARE THE LEADER OF THE SPIES... 5 Minute Group Brainstorm Discuss and write a list of the qualities that make a good leader. More than 20 on the list qualifies for a sticker. YOU ARE THE LEADER OF THE SPIES... 5 Minute Group Brainstorm Discuss and write a list of the qualities that make a good leader. More than 20 on the list qualifies for a sticker.

Let’s brainstorm What qualities would a good leader possess?

Activity Four Let’s think about your own character Let’s think about your own character

Activity Four 1.Go back to the character table in your jotter. 2.Fill in the table with details of your own character. 3. In your jotter draw an illustration of your character. 1.Go back to the character table in your jotter. 2.Fill in the table with details of your own character. 3. In your jotter draw an illustration of your character.

Let’s begin our journey!