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Author: htull9
BFG – Week 5
Welcome to week 5! This week we will explore the wonderful vocabulary that Roald Dahl introduces us to, throughout the BFG. I have two activities for you to do this week. One of which I have sourced from the slideshow that the wonderful and clever creators – Sean Fahey @SEANJFAHEY) and Michele Waggoner (@michelewagg)- have published. The other is a fun activity that I know my class is going to love, I hope that your classes do as well!
Activity 1- Google Hyper Doc – “Context Clues”
This activity Explores the meaning of words develops students writing and knowledge. In this activity a excerpt of text is analysed. What the students need to do is analyse the words surrounding the “vocabulary word” to decide on a potential meaning. This is a great way to lead discussion about words in context. Simply click on this link to explore “Context Clues” in the chapters that we are looking at this week.
I thank Sean and Michele for allowing us to use their Google Hyper Doc this week!
Activity 2 – Wonderous Wordies ( Gobblefunk)!
To extend students use of vocabulary and to analyse the structure of words I have created a Padlet that allows students to share their “gobble funk” words. Instructions for the activity can be found on the Padlet. It is moderated, so please allow some time for publishing to occur.
Don’t forget to have a syllable that gives the reader a clue about what the word means, and then have fun with the other syllables!
I hope that you enjoy the activities for this week!
Mrs Helena Tully ( QLD Tech Brekkie Crew )
SUNY Geneseo’s FIAT activity
Here are some of our slogans created by the Tullycrew with our Partner teacher in New York , Victoria Savallo. They are by Ben, Haley and Mahoney. This was a great activity and we had a lot of fun doing it!
Tullycrew’s Popplet
Here is a characterisation Popplet that my “Jedi” reading group made. 😄 Mrs Tully 
Week 2 – Character Descriptions – FIAT
In novels, the deliberate creation of good characters drives the story. Effective characters can create memories for the reader, which can last a lifetime.
Welcome to Week 2 of the Global Read Aloud Challenge. This week is about the characters that we have met so far in our novel. Characters are an integral part of a quality story. As readers, we make connections with the different characters and learn from their experiences during the story. There are many layers to a character, which the writer uses to keep the reader interested and to develop the plot.
This week, you have the choice to participate in the Padlet, the Popplet or both.
Task 1 – Padlet
This task focuses on an antagonist or protagonist in the story. For the Padlet, you need to answer the question as a class, and then post your response. Alternatively, you can take an image of your work as a class and upload the image. We will be moderating the Padlet, so posts will be approved prior to being published (this may take several hours). A big thank-you to Viki Allen, who has kindly offered to be a co-moderator for this task.
Task 2 – Popplet
The character analysis guide below is for those classes wishing to create a Popplet to share their ideas about one of the main characters. You can save an image of your Popplet and post it on the Global Readers blog, or you can create your class response using a different method and share with the group.
I hope you enjoy this activity !
🌏🌈😄 Mrs Helena Tully (Qld Tech Brekkie Crew)
Mrs Helena Tully is currently a Primary school teacher (Grades 5/6) with a passion for reading, writing and all things creative! She is located in Tropical North Queensland and works in a small school. Mrs T is absolutely delighted to be introducing students to the wider world through technology! She is a member of Queensland Tech Brekkie Crew. She loves to connect and collaborate with teachers from around the world and can be found on twitter @tullycrew.
Week 2 – Character Descriptions – The Year of Billy Miller
In novels, the deliberate creation of good characters drives the story. Effective characters can create memories for the reader, which can last a lifetime.
Welcome to Week 2 of the Global Read Aloud Challenge. This week is about the characters that we have met so far in our novel. Characters are an integral part of a quality story. As readers, we make connections with the different characters and learn from their experiences during the story. There are many layers to a character, which the writer uses to keep the reader interested and to develop the plot.
This week, you have the choice to participate in the Padlet, the Popplet or both.
Task 1 – Padlet
This task focuses on describing a character. For the Padlet, you need to answer the question as a class, and then post your response. Alternatively, you can take an image of your work as a class and upload the image. We will be moderating the Padlet, so posts will be approved prior to being published (this may take several hours). A big thank-you to Viki Allen, who has kindly offered to be a co-moderator for this task.
Task 2 – Popplet
The character analysis guide below is for those classes wishing to create a Popplet to share their ideas about one of the main characters. You can save an image of your Popplet and post it on the Global Readers blog, or you can create your class response using a different method and share with the group.
I hope you enjoy this activity!
😄🌈🌏Mrs Helena Tully (Qld Tech Brekkie Crew)
Mrs Helena Tully is currently a Primary school teacher (Grades 5/6) with a passion for reading, writing and all things creative! She is located in Tropical North Queensland and works in a small school. Mrs T is absolutely delighted to be introducing students to the wider world through technology! She is a member of Queensland Tech Brekkie Crew. She loves to connect and collaborate with teachers from around the world and can be found on twitter @tullycrew.
Merinda Seniors, Nth Qld, Australia
Greetings from the Tullycrew! We are a multiage class located in a suburb 10 kilometres north of Bowen. We currently have students in years 5/6 in our class. We are situated at the tip of the Whitsundays and are close to the Great Barrier Reef.
Bowen is a coastal town with the primary industry being farming. There are also a lot of families employed in the mining sector. The population is approximately 10 000 people (in the district).
Bowen is well-known for its scenic coastline, fantastic fishing and delicious mangoes!
