Första temat VT- 18 år 9: ONCE -Morris Gleitzman

ONCE...

by Morris Gleitzmann

What do you think about this quote? Do you agree or disagree?
Can you think of a memory when you felt really happy?

1. Think about it on your own, for a few minutes
and then talk about your memories in your groups.

You can find the sentences on the picture above in the book we are going to read.
What do you think the book will be about?

2. Before we start listening we need to take a look at some words:

Do you know what an orphanage is?
I almost caused a riot - What did he almost do?

Who is the Virgin Mary and The Pope? 

What is a nun?

We are going to listen to the first chapter together in class when we see each other on Tuesday.

If you want to feel prepared - feel free to listen in advance.

Listen here: Once - Morris Gleitzman The first chapter is for free.



Together in the group, I want you to discuss and answer the questions below. Help each other!

1. Describe and discuss your first impressions of Felix and Mother Minka.  Choose one other character introduced in the opening chapter. 
 - What do you think they look like?
 - What kind of persons are they?

2.  Why was it so special that Felix found a whole carrot in his soup?


3. Help each other with words you don't know. Create a word list. Use Google Docs if you want to or perhaps you prefer Quizlet.com?

Första temat VT-18 för år 7: Matilda - Roald Dahl

Matilda - Roald Dahl 

Have you ever heard about Roald Dahl?

Roald Dahl is a very famous author. Perhaps you have watched Charlie and Chocolate Factory with Johnny Depp?

He is also the author of the book that we are going to read: Matilda.

1. Take a look at the picture below. What do you think the book will be about?
First of all, work on your own and write down 5 words that you think of.
2. Compare your words with your neighbor - which words are the same and which are not?
Be prepared to tell the whole class about your thoughts.

Before we start reading - discuss the questions below with your neighbor. Take notes since I want you to be able to tell the whole class as well. 

1. Do you remember how old you were when you started reading?
2. What was the first book that you read and what was it about?
3. Do you remember your first day at school, when you were 6-7 years old? What happened and how did you feel?

After reading chapter 1-3 :

Work in pairs and help each other.  This time, I want you to write your answers. At the end of the lesson, we are going to talk about your answers in class.

1. Who is
a  Matilda
b  Mr. Wormwood
c  Mrs. Phelps

2.
a What can Matilda do at the age of one and a half?
b What can Matilda do at the age of three?
c What can Matilda do at the age of four?
d Why does Mrs. Phelps watch Matilda with surprise and excitement?
e Why doesn’t Mr. Wormwood want Matilda to read books?

3.
Do you think Mr. Wormwood is a good father? Why or why not?


CHALLENGE 
This part is for you, who already have read a book in English and need a challenge. 

1. Go to the library and find a book that you think will challenge you.
2. Read the first 2 chapters.
3. Underline words you don't know and translate them into Swedish. Make a word list.
4. Who is the main character?
5. Describe the person. What is he/she like?
6. Where is the book situated?
7. Describe the environment.
8. What do you think will happen in chapter 3-5

/ Sara 

Christmas story in Scratch

Have you ever tried programming?
Today I want you to try Scratch and create a Christmas Story.

1. Work together in pairs and help each other. First of all, you need to create a mind-map of your story. The story starters below can help you start writing:

 - As Ellen closed her bedroom curtains, she looked out of her bedroom window at the snowman she had built. To her surprise, the snowman smiled and waved at her...

- Santa Claus suddenly opened his eyes. "Oh dear, it is Christmas day today and I have forgotten"...

- I was a normal school day until an elf showed up in our classroom...

- Your own choice!

2. What you need to do:
- Write a script so you know your story.
Where does the story take place?
Who is the main character?
What is the problem?
How is the problem solved?
What happened at the end?

Write maximum one A4 page size 12 and hand in your script in Google Classroom. Remember to include a dialogue, since I want the characters you write about to speak. 

3. Go to https://scratch.mit.edu/ log in and then start creating your story. You will get your account in Google Classroom.
When you create your account I want you to choose English as your language. I want you to record your voice and let your characters speak.

4. Deadline: Tuesday 19th of December. (It is OK to work at home if you want to!)