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    The Maze Runner

    Grade 8 FLE Class Reader


    Chapter 6&7: A Creature and
    The Box
    Lesson objectives:-
    ★ To analyse a character’s reaction
    ★ To focus on the impact of emotive words
    ★ To examine the setting and write
    imaginatively

    Shadow: a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between


    rays of light and a surface.
    Friction: conflict or disagreement caused by a clash of temperaments,
    or opinions.
    Temperament: a person's or animal's nature, especially as it
    permanently affects their behavior.
    Rationing: allowing each person to have only a fixed amount of (a
    particular commodity).
    Survival: the state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite
    of an accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstances.
    Starter Write a description of this creature.

    Challenge:
    write the
    opening of a
    story,
    introducing
    this
    creature.

    Can you
    create
    suspense
    and tension?
    Lurking in the Shadows - Chapter 6
    Scan carefully over chapter six. In your pairs
    answer the following questions in your book:
    1. How is Newt described?
    2. What does Tom see through the glass?
    3. Why is Newt a danger to Tom?
    4. What emotive words are used to describe
    Tom’s reaction to the creature?

    Challenge: Imagine you are Tom. Sum up your


    reaction to what Newt reveals in a 30 word diary
    entry.
    Tension - what is it?

    Tension synonyms

    Stress, anxiety, anxiousness,


    pressure, worry,
    apprehensiveness,
    apprehension, agitation, nerves,
    nervousness, jumpiness,
    What examples of tension have we edginess, restlessness,
    seen in Chapter 6? Make a list of the suspense, uncertainty,
    events.
    anticipation, excitement,
    Rank the events from most to least butterflies (in one's stomach)
    tense and explain why.
    Discuss

    What do we already know about it from


    when Thomas arrived?

    What do you think the Box symbolises in


    the story?

    Why is it important to use our imagination


    when describing setting?
    Cliffhangers are used in a
    number of stories to create
    tension.

    How many different


    stories/films can you think of
    that end on a cliffhanger? What
    are they?

    How would you finish this


    sentence:
    The soldier looked up and could
    see the enemy moving closer.
    He slipped and ...
    The Box - Chapter 7
    Scan carefully over chapter seven. In your pairs
    answer the following questions in your book:
    1. What is the purpose of the Box?
    2. How does Alby describe the sections of the Glade?
    3. What do the boys have that allows them to
    survive?
    4. What is kept in the Blood House?

    Challenge: Imagine you have been nominated to


    prepare a meal for the group. Come up with a starter,
    a main and a dessert based on what the Glade
    provides.
    Simile
    Shock the Reader A comparison of one
    thing with another
    using ‘like’ or ‘as’;
    We have just read a chapter filled with tension. used to highlight a
    particular quality.
    You have 15 minutes to plan and design a one page
    comic strip that is about a group of characters who Metaphor
    are trapped in a dangerous situation (e.g. stuck in a A comparison
    burning plane). whereby one thing is
    described as if it is
    It must contain: something else.
    Similes (‘like’ or ‘as’)
    Metaphors (it is) Emotive language
    Emotive Language (panic, fear) Language designed
    to have an effect on
    readers’ feelings.
    What went well:
    WWW The things you did well were… You should be very proud of…
    I feel you did well with… The best part of your work is…

    Peer assessment EB
    Even better if:
    To improve your work you need to… In future you might…
    I To make this even better you could… You could go further by…

    Swap books. Use a different Next steps:


    color pen to underline the Your next step should be…
    I would focus on…
    The only thing I would advise is…
    Why not try…
    examples above. If they have
    not used them, return their Have they…
    ★ Included similes and
    book so your partner can add
    metaphors?
    them in green pen. ★ Included emotive language?
    ★ Developed a story?
    Challenge – Using the different ★ Included characters?
    pen, re-write one element of ★ Used a combination of writing
    your comic strip; making sure and images?
    you have referred to your EBI. ★ Got at least 8 story point?
    Plenary

    Next time we are going to be writing persuasive


    speeches.

    What does PERSUADE stand for?

    What features should a speech have?

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