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4 Week Lesson Plan Outline on Text: FLIGHT By Nadia Wheatley and Armin Greder
Contents
Rationale 3
Resources 13
Extract 17
Assessment Criteria 20
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Close Study of Text Stage 5 (Year 9)
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40 mins Whole class Students to make connections between contextual Picture book
EN5-4B knowledge attained from prior lesson to content of Projector
the book by identifying major themes, class to do Power point with
Lesson EN5-6C several close readings when comparing the two. updated map for
4 Teacher should guide student thinking to reference
EN5-8D acknowledging overarching allegorical theme of
‘empathy’ as common factor between the two and
how they are represented to. impact a reader
40 mins Whole class Students to begin identifying major themes Picture book
EN5-1A represented in ‘FLIGHT’ in extension off notes made Projector
Lesson approximately 10 on concept of ‘empathy’ or a reader’s sense of it Power point with
5 EN5-3B minutes per close from prior lesson. Teacher to guide student updated map
reading (4 sections) understanding to identifying ‘hope’ and
‘hopelessness’ as key focal themes for unit. Students
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to do several close readings with discussion,
throughout sections of book to compare and contrast
ways in which themes are juxtaposed.
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‘Goodbye, 382’ by
Shin Dang Dong and
‘I’m Australian too’
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Character body language and facial expression Gaze and salience Text, tone, dialogue, figurative
language etc.
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HOPE HOPELESSNESS
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Consider the way in which colour impacts a reader’s feelings about the
events of the plot in ‘FLIGHT’. Pick one section of the picture book
and use the WHEEL table to construct a paragraph about the
functionality of the colour palette and its impact on a reader’s sense of
empathy through mood and tone.
W (What)
H (How)
E (Example)
E (Explain)
L (Link)
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Story Plan_Chosen Theme:
1. MY STORY WILL BE 2. MY STORY WILL BE A I WAS INSPIRED TO DO THIS FROM
CONNECTED TO THE (BACKSTORY, (REAL LIFE ACCOUNTS,
SECTION; FLASHBACK, INTERNAL DOCUMENTARY CLIPS. OTHER
MONOLOGUE, DREAM, TEXTS ETC)
MEMORY, ETC)
THE INTENDED EFFECT ON THE THE ART TEXT FOR MY DOUBLE PAGE
READER’S SENSE OF EMPATHY I STYLE/COMPOSITION OF SPREAD WILL CONTAIN (DIALOGUE,
HOPE MY STORY WILL HAVE IS; MY DOUBLE SPREAD FOR SHORT OR LONG SENTENCES,
THE PICTURE BOOK WILL FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE – SIMILES,
BE; METAPHORS, IMAGERY ETC; OR
LITERAL LANGUAGE, ETC)
Will your story give identity to the nameless characters/family? If so consider the following;
- How identities may make the reader feel about the situation at whole, especially their
sense of empathy.
- How many details will/can your double page spread give to mostly identity-less characters
from the picture book?
- Were you inspired from real life accounts of refugee’s as studies in class? If so, how can
you make this suitable for this picture book?
- Consider narrative voice, perspective and tone and how these may encapsulate your
chosen theme.
Extract
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Questions for Discussion (regarding extract); both to be displayed on projector for class viewing and answers to be listed on board in
form of mind map.
How do you feel when you see this? (Encourage students to add onto/counter each other’s answers and give reasons for these feelings)
Does the extract remind you of anything? (Guide students into wording their answers compactly in relation to the visuals presented on the page
rather than just feeling they derive from it).
Heard of any stories/tales regarding this title? (What versions of these/any stories have they heard? Is it all the same understanding for
everyone?)
ASSESSMENT TASK
Close study of FLIGHT by Nadia Wheatley & Armin Greder
Construct double page spread + justification.
Students are to construct a double page spread as if it were a subsection of the picture book
story in ‘FLIGHT’, based on ONE major theme; HOPE or HOPELESSNESS. Students may
do this section in whichever format they like (digital, collage, artwork, by hand, photography,
clippings etc), this is to be accompanied by a 400-word justification which must include 4
paragraphs; 1 short paragraph on the plot/story and 3 body sized paragraphs on major
composition elements/techniques and its effect on the reader, especially in its relation of
empathy.
TASK.
PART 1: PLANNING
Students will be given approximately 1 class (preferably immediately after planning class) of
the week to complete the creative construction of their double page spread, students will be
allowed to continue work after school hours or at home however attendance for this period is
compulsory. As the double spread piece may be in hardcopy or softcopy, students may bring
in electronic devices for working/editing, teachers will provide as many arts and crafts
supplies as possible, if required art rooms may be used for this period. Accompanying text is
expected for this spread, a double page spread with no words will not be accepted.
Students to be given 2.5 class sessions to draft out and finalise their written text for their
double page spread and their 400-word justification. This allocated time should be taken
advantage of as your teacher will be available to assist you and guide you through the writing
stage. Student should ensure that;
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- they include a short beginning paragraph explaining the plot of their double spread
(students who’s stories will be heavily inspired from real life media accounts and
literary texts NEED to cite this here), and its connection the section of ‘FLIGHT’ in
which it will extend from.
- their written pieces match the 3 selected conventions/techniques;
- each technique establishes and showcases their intended theme AND impact on a
reader’s sense of empathy
- that each paragraph follows the WHEEL template structure
- punctuation and grammar are correct
- electronic copies of this section are preferred, students may bring in their devices to
work on in class OR, be sent to ICT rooms/school library to use computers under
teacher supervision ONCE written drafts are finished.
Students must submit their assignments either via email or hardcopy on Friday 26th April
2019 by the FIRST HALF of their English period. The second half of this period will require
students to present their works around the classroom, they may display these at their desks for
all to see and discuss, your teacher may ask a few students to give a brief explanation of their
works during this. NOTE: students are not required to present their justifications at this
forum, however they may if this wish to, students with softcopy versions should display their
work on their electronic devices if possible or bring a print out.
OUTCOMES ASSESSED:
EN5-1A - responds to and composes increasingly sophisticated and sustained texts for
understanding, interpretation, critical analysis, imaginative expression and pleasure.
EN5-2A - effectively uses and critically assesses a wide range of processes, skills, strategies
and knowledge for responding to and composing a wide range of texts in different media and
technologies.
EN5-3B - selects and uses language forms, features and structures of texts appropriate to a
range of purposes, audiences and contexts, describing and explaining their effects on
meaning.
EN5-7D - understands and evaluates the diverse ways texts can represent personal and public
worlds.
EN5-8D - questions, challenges and evaluates cultural assumptions in texts and their effects
on meaning
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MARKING RUBRIC
Criteria Marks
Attendance for planning/editing/creative construction is
evident, student utilises resources available as well as
referring to additional material covered in class providing
context on media coverage, representation, accounts and 1 2 3 4
literature and other texts. Student submits all 3
components (plan, creative piece and justification) of the
assignment in completed condition.
Overall presentation – visual composition and selected art
style of piece work cohesively to present an appealing and
comprehensible sub section/addition to the ongoing plot 1 2 3 4 5 6
of ‘FLIGHT’ via scale, layout, colour palette and text
style.
Justification contains 4 required paragraphs consisting of;
concise summary and 3 body paragraphs expanding on 3
composition elements, respectively. Justification works 1 2 3 4 5
cohesively in its explanation and links each paragraph
well to the selected theme in context of plot.
Grammar and punctuation are correct, shows
understanding and correct use of metalanguage, form and
features in justification of use of selected devices in 1 2 3 4 5
relation to one another, connection to plot, selected theme
and impact on reader’s sense of empathy.
Student’s creative idea and justification on how to impact
contemporary’ audience’s sense of empathy, showcases
understanding of complex social barriers regarding
current stigmas and perspectives on issue of refugee’ and
1 2 3 4 5
cultural barriers on acceptance. Student can fluently
translate their intended direction for sense of empathy in
context of their chosen theme both visually and through
their justification.