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A MONSTER CALLS
What knowledge are we gaining today? WHAT: To be able to understand chapter 1 and learn a new strategy toanalyse texts WHY: So we widen our literary knowledge to include a modern andpopular author whose ideas and themes are relevant to our own lives
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TASK: Dreams - Discussion What dreams do youremember from when youwere a child? Has there been oneprominent dream that hasstuck in your mind? Have you ever had a recurringdream?
TASK: Read Chapter 1 ‘A Monster Calls’ What do we learn about the first character? How would you describe his night? Who, at this stage, do you think the monster is?
The monster’s appearanceThe monster’s dialogueThe monster’s actionsConor’s reaction MEA 2
How does Patrick Ness present the monsterto us in Chapter 1?1-3 How does he present the monster as scary in Chapter 1?4-5 How does he present Conor’s reaction to the monster inChapter 1?6-7 How does he present the monster as a Gothic character inChapter 1?8-9 How does Patrick Ness present an unconventionalrelationship between the monster and Conor in Chapter 1?Use the PEA paragraph structure/writing frame to help yourespond to your chosen question
Analysing Language – the Sophisticated way!PEA!
PEA – How did you do? P – Point E – Evidence A – Analysis
TASK: Respond to your question using thePEA structure below Point: Patrick Ness presents . in Chapter 1. Evidence: For example, he says ‘.’ Analysis: This suggests to us that. It may also imply.The noun/adjective/verb/adverb ‘.’ suggests/implies.Challenge: Why do you think the writer challenge/broke the typicalconventions?
Exemplar PEA paragraphNess presents the monster as huge and frightening. When Conorstands up to the monster, the creature responds with force.‘with a roar it pounded two fists against the house.’Ness uses the sound verb (onomatopoeic verb) ‘roar’ to show how loudand strong the monster is, because ‘roar’ means a powerfully loudnoise often associated with a ferocious animal. This suggests that thischaracter is angry and wants to attack Conor is some way.Also ‘pounded’ is a violent verb which is used to describe how themonster bangs on the house in a very forceful way. The addition of ‘twofists’ rather than one, implies the creature used all of its strength tofrighten Conor.
SPAG Focus! Today’s SPAG focus is .Full stops What are the rules for using full stops? Proof read your language analysis. Using your green pen, put in anymissing full stops. Think carefully about where each sentence starts and finishes. Whatis a sentence?
Ness presents the monster as huge and frightening. When Conor stands up to the monster, the creature responds with force. with a roar it pounded two fists against the house. Ness uses the sound verb (onomatopoeic verb) roar to show how loud and strong the monster is, because roar means a powerfully loud noise often associated with a ferocious .
