Setting
As a class discuss how the setting of The Ruins of Gorlan is based on Medieval European Society.
Answer Questions 1-3 on your worksheet.
Use the Map below to answer Questions 4-9.
As a class discuss how the setting of The Ruins of Gorlan is based on Medieval European Society.
Answer Questions 1-3 on your worksheet.
Use the Map below to answer Questions 4-9.
Bend it Like Beckham
Characters: Bonus Activity to extend you
Dear Diary
Your extension task for today is to write a diary entry from the perspective of a character of
your choice.
You should aim to write the entry after a specific events from the film and explore how
the character is feeling.
Use this activity as an opportunity to practice your writing skills. Pay close attention to
spelling, grammar and punctuation.
If you are unsure about how to write a Diary Entry there are examples in your Junior Text Types guide (orange book).
Your extension task for today is to write a diary entry from the perspective of a character of
your choice.
You should aim to write the entry after a specific events from the film and explore how
the character is feeling.
- What are they feeling?
- Are they concerned about anything?
- How did other people's actions impact them?
- How do their actions impact others?
Use this activity as an opportunity to practice your writing skills. Pay close attention to
spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Re-read your work and try to correct as you go.
If you are unsure about how to write a Diary Entry there are examples in your Junior Text Types guide (orange book).
Tuesday 22nd of May
What to do today:
Because we all work at slightly different paces and with different foundational skills, there are some who are ready to move onto the next task, while others may still be working on the previous one. This is fine.
If you haven't yet finished
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If you have finished
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The Ranger's Apprentice - Ruins of Gorlan
Test and Discussion: How well do you know the book?
Once you have taken the test to prove how much you remember, use the questions below in small discussion groups to explore your own personal responses to the text.
Discussion Questions RoG
Discussion Questions RoG
- Did you enjoy Ruins of Gorlan?
- Why or why not? Be specific. What do made you feel that way?
- Have you read any other fantasy novels?
- What is it about RoG that you think makes it a fantasy story?
- Do you have a favourite character from the text? What do you like most about them?
Creating and Plot Timeline!!!
For those who have finished the text, it will be your quest today to create a plot timeline for Ruins of Gorlan. STICKY NOTESSSSS
Using the sticky notes provided, you must discuss what you consider to be the important events of the novel. These could include:
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If you have not yet finished reading the text
You will be given a separate task. Write Mr Wylie 200 words, explaining why you didn't read your text, and why this is a problem. Then write in 100 words what you plan to do about this. Once you complete this task, you must continue reading your the text in silence. Once you have answered Questions 4-9 you must go to the Halt's Cabin in Redmont Feif and Learn the ways of the Ranger from Halt and Answer Q10 and Q11. Click on this Link to get to Redmont Feif. Once you have Completed Q10 and Q11 you should take the Choosing Day Quiz by clicking this Link. After your choosing Day you may go back to Halt's Cabin in the first link and practice your Archery, Knife Throwing and Tracking. |
The Characters
Answer:
Explain:
- Complete the Characters Questions Handout
Explain:
- Once you have done this, you should fill in the A3 Character Map to explain the relationships between Will and the other characters in RoG
Understanding the Genre - Fantasy
Powerpoint: Features of the Genre
Worksheet - Your knowledge of Fantasy Genre
Reading Viridi
Worksheet - Your knowledge of Fantasy Genre
Reading Viridi
Tuesday 26th of June
Planning your Fantasy Narrative - The Plot
By now you should have already begun some detailed planning for your world and some of the key characters in your story.
Your next step is to develop a simple plan of your story, which helps you to know how to start, develop and resolve your narrative.
Today you have been given two story planning sheets.
One of these is focused on planning specific problem and resolution in your fantasy, and the other is focused on how you will structure your ideas and story.
Before you begin the planning tasks given to you today, you should finish developing your world and character plans first.
Your next step is to develop a simple plan of your story, which helps you to know how to start, develop and resolve your narrative.
Today you have been given two story planning sheets.
One of these is focused on planning specific problem and resolution in your fantasy, and the other is focused on how you will structure your ideas and story.
Before you begin the planning tasks given to you today, you should finish developing your world and character plans first.