1. Once chapter 8 Date: Objectives Warm –up – reading journal
Read Chapter Eight
Examine the themes of Oppression
Practise reading aloud.
Warm –up – reading journal
“Once I spent about 6 hours telling stories to Zelda, to keep her spirits up, to keep my spirits up, to keep our legs moving as we trudge through the rain towards the city.”
Write down this quote and a response.

2. Reading pages 66-73 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.

3. 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. .
Why does Felix go from six hours of storytelling to keeping Zelda’s spirits up, to the point where he suddenly hasn’t ‘got any more stories’ (p73)?
Describe the toll such a journey takes on Felix and Zelda – physically and emotionally. How is it they manage to survive?

4. What do you know about the Jewish Community and the Torah?
Cool down Question
What do you know about the Jewish Community and the Torah?