1. The Arrival: Chapter IV
Silently… read the next chapter.

2. How does this chapter begin?
Compare it to the start of Chapter III.
What is different? Why?
What is similar?
What difficulties might somebody have getting a job in another country where the language is very different?

3. Meeting new people
The main character meets lots of different people, all with their own stories to tell.
Who does he meet in this Chapter? Add his name/description to your Cast List.
Look again at Chapter IV. Find two pictures of the same place that are also very different.
How does this chapter end?

4. Writing to inform and explain: Creating an Alien Pastime
Look again at the final picture in Ch IV.
Using Plasticine and a sheet of A3, recreate the ‘board’ and pieces the characters play with at the end of Chapter IV.
Discuss in your groups of 3 what the rules might be and how to play.
Feedback to the group.
Main Task: Write, as simply and briefly as possible, the rules for your new game!

5. Writing Instructions for your game
Purpose: Make sure the reader understands how to play the game by the end.
Have a clear title (in an Alien language/English)
You should consider using diagrams/illustrations
Use other presentational devices e.g. Subtitles, boxed information, bullet points etc.

6. Writing Instructions for your game (cont.)
Remember: you are writing to inform/explain.
Keep your instructions simple/brief where possible.