Tmh1a Origami Yoda Review

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

English with Mrs Lok

• Goals
• Warm-up: Origami Yoda vocabulary 
• Origami Yoda characters 
• Origami Yoda discussion questions
• Assignment
• Goals review
• Little Victorians Assignment

Learning goals

By the end of the lesson...

• You have reviewed Origami Yoda for the test tomorrow.

Warm-up: Origami Yoda Vocabulary

• Blubbering: crying uncontrollably
• Embarrassing: not cool, making other people feel uncomfortable
• Impression: an idea about someone or something that you get from looking at it for the first time
• Hilarious: very funny
• Whispering: talking very quietly
• Screechy: high-pitched sound
• Stunned: to feel very shocked or suprised
• Constructive criticism: to give someone feedback with the goal of helping them improve
• Significance: Importance
• Awkward: Feeling uncomfortable or weird

Didn't you think my joke was ______?

1. hilarious
2. screechy
3. stunning
4. constructive

It's really _____ when Dwight does weird things like wearing the same t-shirt for a month.

1. blubbering
2. whispering
3. deciding
4. embarrassing

In the Star Wars movie, Yoda often reminds Luke of the _______ of patience and honest.

1. significance
2. awkwardness
3. deciding
4. embarrassing

Dwight was hoping to make a good _______ on his crush.

1. screechy
2. impression
3. stunned
4. constructive criticism

Book overview

• Title: The Strange Case of Origami Yoda
• Author: Tom Angleberger
• Published: 2010
• Genre: Realistic Fiction, Humor
• Target Audience: Middle-grade readers (ages 8-12)

Who is the main character that creates Origami Yoda?

1. Harvey
2. Tommy
3. Dwight
4. Kellen

Who is the biggest skeptic of Origami Yoda and one of Dwight's antagonists?

1. Harvey
2. Tommy
3. Dwight
4. Kellen

What grade are the characters in?

1. fifth (10-11 years old)
2. sixth (11-12 years old)
3. seventh (12-13 years old)
4. eighth (13-14 years old)

How does Origami Yoda ''communicate'' his advice?

1. By speaking to the kids
2. By writing it all down
3. By speaking through Dwight
4. By writing it in his journal

What is the setting for Origami Yoda? (Check out: https://www.augusta.k12.va.us/o/stewart)

Do you think Origami Yoda is real, or is it just Dwight being clever? Why?

If you were in Tommy’s place, would you trust Origami Yoda’s advice? Why or why not?

How does Dwight’s personality compare to that of Origami Yoda? What does this say about him?

A lot of the characters don’t really like Dwight. Why do you think they listen to Origami Yoda?

What sort of special power does it have? What would you ask it for advice?

Create Your Own Case File

• Create your own "Origami Yoda-style" case file by writing a short story about a mystical object (not necessarily origami).
• Include at least three different testimonies from fictional characters explaining how the object helped or failed them.
• Conclude whether the characters believe the object has real powers or if it’s just imagination. 
  
• Be prepared to share!

Learning goals

Now...

• Do you feel prepared for the Origami Yoda test tomorrow?
• Do you have any questions?

Little Victorians Reflection

Key question: What did you learn from the Little Victorians evening?

1. Complete the Little Victorians reflection assignment.
2. Upload it to Simulise!