Sunday, May 29, 2016

May 30, June 2, 3

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May 30
1. Trench warfare is a type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each         other. Facts about this subject:  https://kidskonnect.com/history/ww1-trenches/ 
What is trench foot?

2. Letters from the front  - Discussion

Homework: 
    Write a letter to one of the characters in the book from one of the characters in the book.

June 2
Twenty-Five Past Three   Chapter 10

Chapter summary: 
New Company Commander Lieutenant Buckland. Tommo and Charlie sent to Ypres. In the trenches. There is a bombardment. Lieutenant Buckland dies. Charlie goes missing, then returns injured and is taken to hospital. Charlie sent home. Tommo goes to the ‘estaminet’ to see Anna. Sergeant Hanley takes over the company.

Chapter Questions:
1. Based on the opening paragraph of this chapter, what is your best guess as to why Tommo is spending the night alone in a barn?
2. Why does Tommo give up all hope of Charlie returning to the dugout alive? 
3. Tommo picks out two stars in the night sky. Who does he imagine these stars to be?
4. Who makes an unwelcome return to Tommo’s life at the end of  this chapter?
5. Use five words of your own to describe some of the different emotions that Tommo feels in this chapter.
6. Anna, the girl from the estaminet, reminds Tommo of Molly. Write about a time when you saw someone who reminded you of a person you know. 

Homework:  Write a letter to a character from a character



June 3
Nearly Four O'Clock     Chapter 11

1. Reading out loud

2. Write a chapter summary.

3. Receive a letter from a character to a character.  Respond to the letter.

Sunday, May 22, 2016

May 23, 26, 27

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May 23
 Portuguese Exam - study period for those remaining

May 26
Criterion B  - Chapter 8 reading test -   Fourteen Minutes Past Two   pp.105-117

Homework:  Read Chapter 9

May 27
A Minute Past Three

1. Like the other chapters, this chapter opens with Tommo staying awake all through the night. Describe how you think he might be feeling at this time.
2. Why do you think the soldiers are relieved to be going to the front?
3. Why does Tommo imagine that he can almost taste humbugs?
4. What kind of food do Tommo and Charlie eat at the estaminet?
5. The soldiers have a nickname for the town of Ypres in Belgium which is being pounded by bombs. What is it?
6. If the ‘Hun prisoner’ was asked to write a few lines about his ordeal, what would he say, do you think?

Homework:  Read Twenty-five Past Three

Friday, May 13, 2016

May 16,19, 20

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May 16
  1. Now design your own recruiting poster using the techniques you’ve discussed.
          Free online poster software:  https://www.canva.com/create/posters/

May 19 

1. Research the following both before WW1 and during WW1and chart your findings:
        Military tactics, transportation, weapons    
     
2. Name 10 technological advancements of WW1.
   
3.  As a class we will publish findings:  https://padlet.com/rddietrich1/csqgel8okrzj

Homework: Complete the trenches vocabulary file (on ManageBac)

May 20

Private Peaceful reading - Fourteen Minutes Past Two (Chapter 9)  pp.105-117

Target words that you don't know.  Look them up!

Sunday, May 8, 2016

May 9, 12, 13

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May 9
PEE paragraphs, Essay Writing, Exam Prep

May 12   
Maths exam prep


May 13
back to Private Peaceful

  1. Have a look on the Internet for the posters that were used for recruitment in WW1. There are lots of other posters warning people not to talk about the war, to black out their windows etc, but just focus on those that try to recruit men.  Share your impressions on padlet: https://padlet.com/rddietrich1/ifnnoyxw2c9u
  2. In your groups compare your findings. Pick out the persuasive techniques used. These could be connected to language or strong imagery. Jot down at least two things you all decide are effective. http://propagandaworldwaroneatmacrob.blogspot.pt/2011/05/techniques-used-in-wwi-propaganda.html
  3. In pairs, decide on something you’d like to recruit people for. It could be your football team, the school play, or participation in a local event. Make sure that what you choose a real event rather than a made-up one.

Saturday, May 7, 2016