iBoy

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Welcome Mavo 3

Week 39 - Lesson 2

iBoy, Kevin Brooks

Introduction to the book

1. Look at the cover and read the summary on the back of the book.
2. On the next slide you'll find a wordweb. Add the following information to the wordweb:

              - Author of the book

              - Who is the main character?

              - Genre of the book (e.g. romance, crime, etc.)

              - What do you think the book is about?

              - Does the book seem interesting to you? Yes/no + why?

http://www.deharmonie.nl/titel/iboy/

iBoy

The book and the world

In the book Tom has access to all the information on the internet. Today, the development of artificial intelligence is growing fast. One of the first ‘human’ robots is presenting herself. Her name is Sophia. 

Watch the video on the next slide.

The book and the world

In the video you see Sophia pausing before answering the questions. Why do you think that is?

The interviewer asks her: ‘How do you learn things?’ Sophia answers: ‘What do you think of the bitcoin bubble?’. What do you think is happening here?

At the end of the video Sophia asks: ‘Did you ever see yourself hanging out with a real life robot like me some day?' What answer would you give?

Do you think it would be possible to become friends with robots?

Welcome Mavo 3

Week 40 - Lesson 2

iBoy, Kevin Brooks

Today's class

• iBoy and the world: Gang life

Do you think it would be possible to become friends with robots?

iBoy and gang life

• The surroundings where Tom and Lucy are growing up aren’t very pleasant.
• The neighbourhood is ruled by gangs.
• The following video is about gang members in Buffalo telling about their experiences in a gang. 

iBoy and gang life

The video starts with the words:

'The streets don’t love me,

The streets will be here when I’m gone

When you’re dead you’re gone and

The streets will still be there.'

What do you think the young man means by 'the streets'?

Is it a good place to be?
Why/ why not?

The most important question in the video is why kids join gangs. What is the explanation?

More than 40% of young people joining gangs are under 18 years old. Why do you think is it attractive for those children to join a gang?

Pastor James Giles has started the ‘Youth Visionaries program’. What is he offering the gang members?

Do you think the program will help?
Why/ why not?

Welcome M3C

Week 41  - Lesson 2

iBoy

Today's class

1. iBoy (p. 1-38)
2. iBoy: book vs. film

When Tom's Gran speaks to him something strange happens.
What is it?

Tom says it felt like there was no time.
What does he mean by that?

iBoy

Watch the video. The video is the trailer of the Netflix series that was based on the book.  

The first two persons you see are Tom and Lucy.
Why do you think that is?

Do Lucy and Tom look the same as you pictured them in your head?

Is the trailer a good representation of the book?
Do you see differences?

Is the music is a good representation of the atmosphere of the book?

Welcome

Week 42  - Lesson 2

iBoy

Today's class

iBoy and Spiderman

iBoy and Spiderman

When Tom and Lucy have their picknick on the roof they are talking about Spider-Man.

Watch the video. It is a trailer for the film Spider-Man: Far From Home. 

Do you see the similarities between iBoy and Spiderman?
Give examples.

Do you see similarities between the other characters in the book and the trailer?

Would you like to see this film? Can you explain why?

How old is the main character?

1. 15
2. 16
3. 17
4. 18

What is his name?

1. Ben
2. Davey
3. Eugene
4. Tom

What’s the name of the building the main character lives in?

1. Compton House
2. Crow House
3. High House
4. South London House

When the accident happens, he is on his way to see someone. Who?

1. Ben
2. Gram
3. Lucy
4. Michelle

Tom wakes up in hospital. How long was he in a coma for?

1. 15 days
2. 16 days
3. 17 days
4. 18 days

Who are the members of Tom’s family?

1. Tom and his aunt
2. Tom and his grandmother
3. Tom and his mother
4. Tom, his mother and his grandmother

What word is sprayed on Lucy’s door?

1. Slack
2. Slag
3. Slum
4. Slut

Who are the main suspects of the rape?

1. Eugene O’Neil, DeWayne Firman and Davey Carr
2. Eugene O’Neil, Paul Adebajo and Davey Carr
3. Eugene O’Neil, Paul Adebajo and DeWayne Firman
4. Paul Adebajo, DeWayne Firman and Davey Carr

What does Tom do to help his grandmother?

1. He arranges a new computer for his grandmother
2. He gets her lots of more book deals.
3. He makes sure that his grandmother's latest book becomes a bestseller.
4. He makes sure that money is deposited in his grandmother’s account

What would the gang do if they found iBoy

1. Hand him over to the police
2. Kidnap him
3. Kill him
4. Stalk him