Group reading assignment

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Group reading assignment 

Today and goals 

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• Make groups of three
• Pick one of the books
• Read for 30 min
• Quiz

Goals: You can read a long text at your own level and answer questions about it.

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Which novels can you choose? 

The Secret Garden

Niveau: A2

Published: 1911

Short Summary: Mary Lennox, is a spoiled young English girl being raised in India. After the death of her parents, she is sent to live at her mysterious uncle's Yorkshire estate, Misselthwaite Manor. 

Ender's game

Niveau: B1/B2

Published: 1985

Short Summary:  Ender Wiggin is sent to a training academy named Battle School, located in orbit above the Earth, built to train people to become soldiers that will one day battle against a vast alien race.

The War of the Worlds

Niveau: B2/C1

Published: 1895

Short Summary: The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells is about a fictional invasion of Southern England by Martians. The military is powerless against the Martians' superior weapons.

Make groups of three

• Each of you will read one of the novels. 
• The more you read the more prepared you will be for the quiz.
• After 30 minutes you will be asked questions about the novels
• The group with the highest score wins 
• You can find the books in Moodle under books year 1

How is Mary Lennox initially described in the secret garden?

1. Beautiful and elegant
2. Sickly and ugly
3. Spoiled and selfish
4. Loving and caring

Who are the two unnamed people discussing a boy and his siblings at the beginning of Ender's game?

1. Ender's parents
2. Ender's teachers
3. Ender's friends
4. Ender's enemies

What is the viewpoint of the beings on Mars toward humans?
(The War of the Worlds)

1. They see humans as their equals.
2. They are fascinated by humans.
3. They view humans as lowly and alien.
4. They are indifferent to humans.

Where does Mary Lennox live with her parents at the beginning of the novel?
(The secret garden)

1. England
2. France
3. India
4. Australia

What is the purpose of the monitor that Ender has on his head?
(Ender's game)

1. To track his physical activity
2. To allow him to communicate with others
3. To monitor his health
4. To view the world as he does

Why do the beings on Mars have an interest in Earth?
(The War of the Worlds)

1. a) Earth possesses advanced technology.
2. b) Earth is a potential new home for them.
3. c) Earth has abundant resources.
4. d) Earth is their ancestral planet.

Why is Mary neglected by her parents and kept hidden from public view? (The secret garden)

1. She is an embarrassment to her parents.
2. She is too beautiful to be seen.
3. Her parents are too busy attending parties.
4. She is constantly ill and needs isolation.

Why does Ender's brother Peter hate him?
(Ender's game)

1. Ender is more intelligent than Peter.
2. Ender had the monitor for a longer time.
3. Ender is a troublemaker.
4. Ender is their parents' favorite.

What do the beings on Mars launch toward Earth?
(The War of the Worlds)

1. Projectiles for an invasion.
2. Probes to study the planet.
3. Diplomatic missions for communication.
4. Spacecraft for peaceful exploration.

What tragic event occurs in Mary's life that leads to her being orphaned?
(The secret garden)

1. A war breaks out in India.
2. A cholera epidemic strikes the village.
3. Her parents get involved in a car accident.
4. Her parents abandon her.

How does Ender handle the bullying situation with Stilson and his friends?
(Ender's game)

1. He runs away and seeks help from a teacher.
2. He talks them into letting go of him and walks away.
3. He uses physical force to defend himself.
4. He tries to negotiate and make peace with them.

How do the beings on Mars perceive Earth's resources?
(The War of the Worlds)

1. They see them as unimportant.
2. They see them as vast and valuable.
3. They see them as depleted and useless.
4. They are unaware of Earth's resources.

What does Mary discover when she wakes up after drinking wine?
(The secret garden)

1. The bungalow is deserted.
2. Her parents are waiting for her.
3. She has been transported to a magical garden.
4. She has been rescued by British soldiers.

What realization does Ender have after the confrontation with Stilson?
(Ender's game)

1. He feels remorse for his actions.
2. He decides to become a bully himself.
3. c) He realizes he needs to be more assertive.
4. He believes he is just like his brother Peter.

How do humans initially react to the impending threat from Mars?
(The War of the Worlds)

1. b) They dismiss the idea of life on Mars.
2. a) They panic and try to evacuate Earth.
3. c) They launch a counter-attack against Mars.
4. d) They seek diplomatic negotiations with Mars.