I figure I owe you one ... (p. 205)
I pretty much thought we were even ... (p. 205)
Do you like the way the story ends? Why/Not?
18 September 2014
Reflected Glory
Please answer the following questions in full sentences. Be sure to check your responses for any errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- p. 193 - What was "fun?"
- p. 194 - Give ONE reason as to why the judges would be particularly interested in judging The Bully Lab experiment?
- p. 195 - Why do you think that Mrs Capelli's reaction was "stiff?"
- p. 196 - Why do you think that Ms. Hogeboom is so supportive of Catalina, Elliot and Russell?
- p. 197 - What do you think about Jon saying "at least you called you something" to Elliot?
- p. 198 - Was Richie acting? Why/Not?
- p. 199 - Why is Mrs Capelli seemingly so against The Revealer?
- p. 200 - What was the reason given by Mrs Capelli as to why Kidnet was closed for use?
- p. 201 - If you were a student at Parkland do you think that you would get on with Mrs Capelli? Why/Not?
- p. 202 - Did The Bully Lab experiment deserve to win? Why/Not?
17 September 2014
Double Clicks
Activity One
There are five experiments described in this chapter.
1. The Answer Guys
2. Ancient Egyptian Methods
3. The Class Gas-O-Meter
4. The Hamster Trainer Maze
5. The Bully Lab
If you were a student browsing the Creative Science Fair which of these experiments would interest you most? Why?
If you were a student browsing the Creative Science Fair which of these experiments would interest you least? Why?
Activity Two (PRIVATE)
Read through the survey questions on p. 185 (Q1-4). Answer them and if you feel as though you need to talk come and see me in your own time.
There are five experiments described in this chapter.
1. The Answer Guys
2. Ancient Egyptian Methods
3. The Class Gas-O-Meter
4. The Hamster Trainer Maze
5. The Bully Lab
If you were a student browsing the Creative Science Fair which of these experiments would interest you most? Why?
If you were a student browsing the Creative Science Fair which of these experiments would interest you least? Why?
Activity Two (PRIVATE)
Read through the survey questions on p. 185 (Q1-4). Answer them and if you feel as though you need to talk come and see me in your own time.
15 September 2014
The Dumpster
There are three extended metaphors in this chapter. Remember that a metaphor is a comparison when one thing is said to be another. It is all about representation.
Read through the following examples. Choose ONE and answer the question at the bottom of the post based on it.
One
Ms Hogeboom draws the comparison between The Revealer and Anne Frank's diary.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Diary_of_a_Young_Girl
Two
Russell looks at the similarities between what he, Elliot and Catalina have done with The Revealer and poster in the classroom.
Three
Richie draws the comparison between Russell's life and efforts with The Revealer and life in a dumpster.
Which metaphor is the most correct? Why?
WE WILL WORK ON THIS TOGETHER AS A CLASS. BY ALL MEANS READ OVER THE DESCRIPTIONS AT HOME. HOWEVER THIS IS AN ACTIVITY WE WILL ULTIMATELY COMPLETE COLLECTIVELY.
Read through the following examples. Choose ONE and answer the question at the bottom of the post based on it.
One
Ms Hogeboom draws the comparison between The Revealer and Anne Frank's diary.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Diary_of_a_Young_Girl
Two
Russell looks at the similarities between what he, Elliot and Catalina have done with The Revealer and poster in the classroom.
Three
Richie draws the comparison between Russell's life and efforts with The Revealer and life in a dumpster.
Which metaphor is the most correct? Why?
WE WILL WORK ON THIS TOGETHER AS A CLASS. BY ALL MEANS READ OVER THE DESCRIPTIONS AT HOME. HOWEVER THIS IS AN ACTIVITY WE WILL ULTIMATELY COMPLETE COLLECTIVELY.
The Natural Order
p. 167
I'd like to start today with a current events discussion ...
Why do teachers use current events to teach?
p. 168
So whose fault is it?
Who do you blame for the shutdown of Kidnet?
p. 171
I just want to make sure you understand that you are right back where you belong ...
Where does Russell belong? Do you agree? Why/Not?
I'd like to start today with a current events discussion ...
Why do teachers use current events to teach?
p. 168
So whose fault is it?
Who do you blame for the shutdown of Kidnet?
p. 171
I just want to make sure you understand that you are right back where you belong ...
Where does Russell belong? Do you agree? Why/Not?
Modern Context - Relevance
Click HERE to see how the issues in The Revealers are still a major concern for teachers and students in Australian schools today.
14 September 2014
Tater Tots
Answer the following questions in full sentences. Make sure that you edit your responses and check for errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- p. 158 - Why were the trio still in shock?
- p. 159 - Do you think that Bethany wrote the anonymous letter attached to the locker? Why/Not?
- p. 160 - What is the first thing that Catalina says on this page? Does this surprise you? Why/Not?
- p. 161 - Why does everyone in the Cafeteria laugh at Russell?
- p. 163 - What was Russell's unfortunate realisation about his life? FIND A QUOTE FROM THIS PAGE TO SUPPORT YOUR RESPONSE.
Post your completed responses as a new post on your personal blog.
The Office
Activity One
Do you think that Mr DeMere is entitled to speak to Elliot, Russell and Catalina about his daughter?
Activity Two
Do you think that Casey is a hero? How? Why/Not?
Activity Three
Write the letter of apology (p. 155) to Bethany from the perspective of Elliot, Russell or Catalina.
Do you think that Mr DeMere is entitled to speak to Elliot, Russell and Catalina about his daughter?
Activity Two
Do you think that Casey is a hero? How? Why/Not?
Activity Three
Write the letter of apology (p. 155) to Bethany from the perspective of Elliot, Russell or Catalina.
The Boiler Room
Here is the screenshot of the work from last lesson ...
Remember that in answering the question for each character you need to provide a quote from the text AND state what you have learnt. The quote acts as support for what you have taken from the character in the chapter.
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