How is the children's journey into Narnia an alternative "education" to the one
they experience in school?
Paragraph 1 - one theme to answer the question
Paragraph 2 - another theme to answer the question
In the film Narnia, the children experienced an alternative education to the one they
would have had if they had remained in London for the duration of the war
and continued attending school.
What moral lesson does Aslan teach Lucy with regards to how she uses her
they experience in school?
Paragraph 1 - one theme to answer the question
Paragraph 2 - another theme to answer the question
In the film Narnia, the children experienced an alternative education to the one they
would have had if they had remained in London for the duration of the war
and continued attending school.
What moral lesson does Aslan teach Lucy with regards to how she uses her
bottle of cordial?
"Daughter of Eve, there are others near death. Must everyone die for Edmund?"
Introduction
2 Body paragraphs - each with a topic sentence, linking from one paragraph to the other
Conclusion
Steps to success:
Introduction
Reword the question as a statement
Give a brief description of what your essay is going to be about
Name the film, Aslan and Lucy
Brief statement about what you think
Body Paragraph
Topic sentence that summarises what your paragraph is about
Elaborate, give examples, quotes, events (your knowledge of the film)
Use examples to back up what you've said
Use relevant information
Link to your next paragraph
Conclusion
Summarises the whole essay
Restates the main question/film
Answers the question
Answers any questions
No new information
Take bits from each paragraph
In the film Narnia, after the battle between good and evil, Aslan taught Lucy a moral lesson
as she attempted to save Edmund's life using the entire bottle of cordial. His aim was to
give her an awareness of considering others before herself.
Aslan's quote, "Daughter of Eve, there are others near death. Must everyone die for
Edmund?" demonstrates the importance of putting the well-being of others before ourselves.
Even though Lucy was attempting to save someone else, her brother Edmund, she had't
taken into consideration all of the others who had been injured in the battle. Her sole
thoughts were of her happiness, her family, her possible loss. This also shows us that
even the most loyal and selfless characters can still be caught up situations that lead
them to be selfish in their actions.
Our own moral compass is influenced by the thoughts and actions of our parents. However,
as we get older, we are responsible for the choices we make. Lucy underwent a personal
battle of 'good vs evil' as her immediate reaction was to do everything in her power to save
Edmund, yet she never considered the impact this decision would have on the rest of Narnia.
It took Aslan's guidance, along with his strong awareness of selflessness and care, to
encourage her to have the well-being of everyone forefront in her mind. Ultimately, Lucy's
objective was to prevent the loss of any life. Through her actions, and Aslan's words, we
are reminded that not all selfish acts are driven by cruelty or a want for others to suffer.
give her an awareness of considering others before herself.
Aslan's quote, "Daughter of Eve, there are others near death. Must everyone die for
Edmund?" demonstrates the importance of putting the well-being of others before ourselves.
Even though Lucy was attempting to save someone else, her brother Edmund, she had't
taken into consideration all of the others who had been injured in the battle. Her sole
thoughts were of her happiness, her family, her possible loss. This also shows us that
even the most loyal and selfless characters can still be caught up situations that lead
them to be selfish in their actions.
Our own moral compass is influenced by the thoughts and actions of our parents. However,
as we get older, we are responsible for the choices we make. Lucy underwent a personal
battle of 'good vs evil' as her immediate reaction was to do everything in her power to save
Edmund, yet she never considered the impact this decision would have on the rest of Narnia.
It took Aslan's guidance, along with his strong awareness of selflessness and care, to
encourage her to have the well-being of everyone forefront in her mind. Ultimately, Lucy's
objective was to prevent the loss of any life. Through her actions, and Aslan's words, we
are reminded that not all selfish acts are driven by cruelty or a want for others to suffer.
Explore one theme from Narnia and elaborate on it
Introduction
1 body paragraph
Topic sentences
Conclusion
Conclusion
Steps to success:
Create your own essay question first
Introduction restates the question and summarises the content
of the essay
Each body paragraph begins with a topic sentence
Topic sentence summarises the content of the paragraph
Paragraphs contain evidence from the film to support
statements - not just a list of opinions
Conclusion restates main idea of the essay
Conclusion restates main idea of the essay
How is the theme of forgiveness evident in the film Narnia, and how does
it effect the plot?
What impact does the act of sacrifice have on the events in Narnia, and how does
it influence certain characters?
How does fear affect how characters perceive the
world and how they act?
Introduction
2 body paragraphs
Topic sentences
Steps to success:
Introduction restates the question and summarises the content
of the essay
Each body paragraph begins with a topic sentence
Topic sentence summarises the content of the paragraph
Paragraphs contain evidence from the film to support
statements - not just a list of opinions
Examples of fear in the film:
Lucy's fears over Mr Tumnus being turned to stone by the
White Witch because of her actions
The White Witch feared the return of Aslan
Edmund's fears when the White Witch showed her intent
Aslan's fear of being alone on the night of his sacrifice
Peter and Susan fearing for Lucy's mental health
The Battle - everyone fearing for Edmund's life
Example:
In the film Narnia, fear affects how the characters perceive
the world and has an ultimate bearing on their actions. While
courage and loyalty lay the foundation of the film, the feeling
of fear plays a strong supporting role and often changes the
course of the story line. The perceptions the characters have
of the world are altered as a result of their fears.
Fear leading the plot is clearly evident when Edmund becomes aware of the White Witch's intent. After committing his ultimate
act of betrayal and telling the White Witch of Aslan's return to
Narnia, Edmund discovers the White Witch's disdain for him.
The tables are turned, and fear sets in, as Edmund becomes
aware of his role as a pawn in an evil game. This predictable
turn of events sets Edmund on a soul searching path. Fear
and guilt could have lead to his destruction, however he uses
the lesson to change his attitude and establish where his true
loyalties lie. On arrival at the stone table, Edmund swithches
allegiances, joining forces with his siblings. This is evidence
of how people can make changes in their behaviour and alter
their life path. I believe it was the fear of being alone and the
devastation of his family that led Edmund to change course. Another strong example of how fear affects how we see the
world and the responses we make is when Lucy and Susan
fear for Aslan's life.
A dramatic change in the plot of Narnia is when Aslan makes
the ultimate sacrifice, offering his life for Edmund's. This act
of selflessness in the face of betrayal instills a deep level of
fear in both Susan and Lucy. Their brother's betrayal was
leading to the death of a king. While fear can cripple, in these
two characters we see a depth of growth and a loss of the
weakness often associated with young girls of that time. The
fear of Aslan's sacrifice, alongside the horror and hurt
instilled by Edmund, changes both girls' perceptions of the
world and the people in it. They choose to rise above their
fear and, in response, discover a depth of character within
themselves that is previously invisible.
Examples of fear in the film:
Lucy's fears over Mr Tumnus being turned to stone by the
White Witch because of her actions
The White Witch feared the return of Aslan
Edmund's fears when the White Witch showed her intent
Aslan's fear of being alone on the night of his sacrifice
Peter and Susan fearing for Lucy's mental health
The Battle - everyone fearing for Edmund's life
Example:
In the film Narnia, fear affects how the characters perceive
the world and has an ultimate bearing on their actions. While
courage and loyalty lay the foundation of the film, the feeling
of fear plays a strong supporting role and often changes the
course of the story line. The perceptions the characters have
of the world are altered as a result of their fears.
Fear leading the plot is clearly evident when Edmund becomes aware of the White Witch's intent. After committing his ultimate
act of betrayal and telling the White Witch of Aslan's return to
Narnia, Edmund discovers the White Witch's disdain for him.
The tables are turned, and fear sets in, as Edmund becomes
aware of his role as a pawn in an evil game. This predictable
turn of events sets Edmund on a soul searching path. Fear
and guilt could have lead to his destruction, however he uses
the lesson to change his attitude and establish where his true
loyalties lie. On arrival at the stone table, Edmund swithches
allegiances, joining forces with his siblings. This is evidence
of how people can make changes in their behaviour and alter
their life path. I believe it was the fear of being alone and the
devastation of his family that led Edmund to change course. Another strong example of how fear affects how we see the
world and the responses we make is when Lucy and Susan
fear for Aslan's life.
A dramatic change in the plot of Narnia is when Aslan makes
the ultimate sacrifice, offering his life for Edmund's. This act
of selflessness in the face of betrayal instills a deep level of
fear in both Susan and Lucy. Their brother's betrayal was
leading to the death of a king. While fear can cripple, in these
two characters we see a depth of growth and a loss of the
weakness often associated with young girls of that time. The
fear of Aslan's sacrifice, alongside the horror and hurt
instilled by Edmund, changes both girls' perceptions of the
world and the people in it. They choose to rise above their
fear and, in response, discover a depth of character within
themselves that is previously invisible.
Sociogram
Essay question practice
Writing suspense and mystery stories
Steps to success: Our writing includes
- metaphors
- ellipses
- short, snappy sentences
- sentences that appealed to the senses
- active nouns
It was raining - The rain splashed down
Identifying text structure - criteria for chart
1. Name of article used
2. Identify text structure used
3. Effectively utilise all the space provided
4. Provide clear, definite evidence
- headings
- graphic organiser layout (use ideas from the power point)
Persuasive Techniques
Writing an effective ending
Watch the clip, then select an ending that relates to your writing.
Create your own success criteria BEFORE you start writing (you will need at least 4 criteria).
Be very specific.
Essay writing criteria
Introduction - clearly rewords the essay question into a statement that gives a summary of the content of the essay
Body paragraphs - at least 3 paragraphs, each starting with a strong topic sentence and cover all the information required on the marking criteria
Conclusion - restates the purpose of the essay and sums up your findings (no new ideas to be introduced)
When you write your quote ' ' copy it at the end of your essay and put the page number beside it
When you write your quote ' ' copy it at the end of your essay and put the page number beside it
Term 2 Novel Analysis Essay for ‘Wonder’ - Marking Criteria
How did the actions, thoughts and feelings of other characters affect Auggie ?
Evidence to support statements
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Provide clear evidence and examples from the novel that support the statements made
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Weak 5
Some clarity 10
Strong 15
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Use of quotes
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Quotes taken directly from the novel support statements made and are written correctly as quotes
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Weak 5
Some clarity 10
Strong 15
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Connections made between characters
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Strong, clear connections are made between Auggie and other characters within the essay demonstrating an understanding of relationships
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Weak 5
Some clarity 10
Strong 15
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Knowledge of Auggie
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All statements, evidence and quotes demonstrate a strong knowledge and understanding of Auggie’s overall character
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Weak 5
Some clarity 10
Strong 15
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Achieved
20 - 30
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Merit
35 - 50
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Excellence
55 - 60
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Literacy Task
Creating a slide show that tells the legend of the moon
Māori or Chinese
Assessment rubric:
Evidence of a clear theme - must contain a message/main idea
Originality
Explore several characters
Clear plot and sequential storyline
Clear text and images
Appropriate font and colour choiceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_NmVtnEEA8 Writing a news report
Links to Māori legends for Wk9 Writing
http://www.maori.org.nz/korero/default.php?pid=sp37&parent=36 - Story of creation
http://www.crystalinks.com/maoricreation.html Many Gods mentioned here
The light brown, yucky slime flushed through my clothes, dripping in a slimy liquid. The dark green frogs blended in with the overgrown grass surrounding the pond. Splashes flew in the sky like frozen plastic while people dived through, bumping one another's legs as they stood on the sinking mushy floor. The faces that me and my group mates made were hysterical.
After a long hour or two we all sprinted down the overgrown path, over a fence and carried our materials - ropes doing what ropes do, holding things and getting tightened. Big brown barrels were being lifted up and down and turned around. Thick Bamboo sticks were finely put into construction. We finally got it finished, so we all hauled down the squeaky rocks and into the freezing shallow river. Slowly, people hopped on and off taking their turns. All of us wanted a go so badly we got pushed off and skidded into the cold water. Some of us tried to have a swim but no luck. Screams came running out of our mouths when we hit the water, especially from the girls. What a camp…
by Callum
Stretching to grasp the highest rope I could reach, I stood in wait, itching to start. Jokingly exchanging death stares with the person next to me I listened for the instructor to give the all clear to start climbing. As soon as consent had been given I flung myself off the ground and desperately tried to scramble up the ropes. Glancing to the side, I looked at my partner. We were neck and neck. Competitivity overcame me, and I climbed as hard as I could, moving faster than I ever had before.
Screams took over my eardrums. Meeting each step I took were words of encouragement from the people below me. Our team chant rang through my ears, and it made me smile to hear it. Signs of calluses beginning to form showed on my red and sore hands, and the tough gritty rope burnt. But it didn’t stop me. Any pain or nervousness I had before had been cleared from my mind. All I could think about was making it to the top. I could see the top of the net getting closer, slowly but steady. I was grateful for the light breeze blowing lightly, for the scorching sun was beating down on my face. The net was barely visible with the bright rays of sunshine. Quickly glancing over, I noticed my team mate just inches below me. Looking downwards, I could see the belayers on the ground craned their necks to see us. As I touched my hand to the top, I felt like I was on top of the world, looking over the land.
By Molly
Climbing straight to the top, left foot after right foot, every step I took I got more nervous the whole way. Slow and steady I headed to the top. Finally reaching the top I placed two feet on the oaky wood and got the safety rope attached. I placed my two feet firmly over the edge asking tons of questions like, ”Am I doing the right thing?” I slowly released myself step by step.
All I could hear from below was the voices from about 11 children shouting,
“Go Jack” and “You can do it.”
After about 30 seconds from the top I reached the halfway mark. The old carpet mats stopped and now it was plain wood. I stopped for a second to catch my breath then gave the guy at the stop thumbs up and started to slowly make it down again. I didn’t dare to look down. I just knew I needed to keep going and not stop. Everyone yelled to jump from there so I decided I was going to try and jump down from two meters up. Leaning back a bit more I jumped. I didn’t go down one little bit, instead I flew into the wood in front of me. I put my left foot down now and finally touched the ground.
Jack
Glaring down, I watched the huge splash erupt from Grace while I sat impatiently waiting for my turn. She swam through the murky brown water beneath me. Finally, it was my turn. The anticipation was over. Positioning myself, I pushed off ready to tackle the slippery black slide that seemed to go on forever. Sliding down at top speed, waves of water splashed around me. Shivers were sent up my spine from the cool liquid that surrounded me. Glancing around I noticed all the faces staring at me as I approached the end.
Filthy darkness entered my sight as I held my breath waiting for it to be over. I flew down and up and landed in the mud with a large splash. My head sank beneath the surface as water invaded my mouth and eyes. Muddy water soaked me top to bottom. The stench drifted up my nose unpleasantly as I swam to the steps, unsure if I was ready to give it another go. By Sarah
Ready to glide straight into it, I hung on the edge of the bank leading to the slithering brown liquid. It stared patiently at me. Cameras were ready. Reaching my hands to pinch my nose, it was too late. It had already happened. All the lurking liquid had overlapped my senses and all I could smell now, was the earthy wet odour. My eyelashes were tightly shut covering my precious eyes- nobody would have wanted to have mud collapsing into the whites of their eyes.
All I could here was the faint cheering of kids encouraging me to come back out again. My eyes were still shut as my head started to peek out from the dirty odour. Splashes of clear but yet still brown water were contouring me as I finally opened my timid eyes. Cameras were still working their magic and flashes. Fingers from teachers and parents would have gotten so tired after all of the clicking several times in a row. By Lisa
Cheers screamed loudly in my ears as I flew into the oozing, squishy slime. Squeezing my eyes shut I didn’t dare take a glimpse of my surroundings. Feeling around, I touched rocks that were floating around. Disgusting seaweed-like objects crashed onto my body as I can smelt a terrible stench in my nose. Moving around, the smells grew bigger and bigger as more bodies gradually crashed near me.
Prancing up to the sunlight, a gush of wind wiped my hair into my face. I moved it away gently but the gush of the winds just blew it back. Listening, I could hear Sascha screaming at me to get out. Walking at the speed of an inch every five seconds I made my way towards her, gooey glop dripping down my legs. It was so amazing!
Aimee
Going lightning fast I zoomed down a black slide, spinning out of control. People cheered me on as I finished with a big splash. Muddy water crashed over me, and as I slid in I didn’t dare to open my mouth. Under a thick layer of brown liquid I pushed myself up from the squishy floor trying to find my way out of the darkness. I smelt like a person covered in pig’s mud who had never bothered to shower it. It hung in the air. When I opened my eyes I saw everyone yelling and cheering for me as they helped me up from the thick muddy end of the slide.
I ran up the hill to repeat this fantastic slide and saw my friend Joel speeding down, faster than you can ever imagine. The crowd was yelling and screaming out “Go Joel!” and “You can do it!” and before you knew it he’d done a huge splash! When I came back to the line I began to cheer along with the others, talking and laughing about how much fun it all was. Finally I reached the very top of the line again. I now knew to get a good run up and then fall on my stomach to slide down to the mud below.
By Henry
well done everyone you did a great job on your writing it sounds really good
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