MYP1 Lesson 2&3

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MYP1 Lesson 2&3

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Write down words and phrases linked to the images you see. Create a word bank of the genre of fantasy.

This will help you in the rest of the unit.

video 1

video 2

Let's do some reading

tips on how to read a story

What is Fantasy?

Let's read this text

How is fantasy different from other genres?

read the text on page 62 

Activity: How is fantasy different from other genres?

Link to the activity (10 min.)

Work on questions 1&2

link to the youtube video

Activity: How is fantasy different from other genres?

Link to the activity  (10-15 min.)

In pairs I want you to work on questions 3 & 4

For question 4, I want you to use paper to create a mindmap.

link to the youtube video

What other fantasy stories do we know?

Activity: How is fantasy different from other genres?

Link to the activity  (15-20 min.)

In pairs I want you to work on questions 5&6

What is a VENN diagram?

How can you identify a fantasy story?

Link to activity (p.63)

Work on questions 1&2

Read the opening paragraph

Questions 3&4

Which opening passage did you enjoy best?

The Weirdstone

The subtle Knife

The Hobbit

Haroun and the Sea of Stories

A Wrinkle in Time

Un Lun Dun

Which elements did the openings have in common?

Characterization

Activity: Characterisation

Individually, write a brief paragraph about yourself. Include qualities you believe you have, your interests and anything else that would give an insight into who you are. 

Take 15-20 minutes max.