English - Yr 8 - Unit 2 - LA Task - The Car

8/14/2019 English - Yr 8 - Unit 2 - LA Task - The Car

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Task 1 Characters

There are three main characters in the novel. For each of the central characters write a

paragraph about each of them. Describe their characteristics, their life experiences

and discuss your opinion of the character.

Task 2 Glossary of terms

Maintain a glossary of term that are new to you or are significant to the story.

(More than 15 words)

Ensure that the glossary is maintained throughout your reading.

Task 3 Understanding the texta) What is a kit car?

b) Why did Terry decide to leave home?

c) List in order the construction of the kit car?

d) Where were his parents and why didnt they care about him leaving

home?

e) What caused Waylon to loose it?

f) Why did Terry and Waylon need to visit Wayne?

g) To help Terry learn they decided to go trucking. What did this mean

and why did Waylon and Wayne feel it was going to be important for

Terrys development?

h) What was Baby?i) What was Terrys first impression of Samuel? How did his view of him

change?

j) What was the Depression? When was it?

k) What was Waylons view of Shakespeare?

l) Describe the Religious Commune?

m) What caused Waylon to get so upset with the Commune?

n) Why was Deadwood renowned for?

o) What did Waylon mean when he said Betty is a lady - why do you

need another label? p 174

p) Why did Waylon want him to leave?

Task 4 Writing Style

What was the significance of Gary Paulsen introducing Waylon and Waynes background in

Vietnam as separate chapters? Did you like how he did this or did you find it confusing?

Task 5 Mapping

Locate a map of South East Asia locate and plot the following places on a map.

Using a map of the United States plot the journey travelled by Terry.

Task 6 InterpretationDraw a picture of what you think Cat may have looked like. Design your own vehicle.

The Car Name: ___________________________By Gary Paulsen Learning Team: ___________________


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Task 7 Habits of Mind

The novel addresses four habits of the mind. For each HOM listed identify a situation in the

novel where the habit of mind is being demonstrated.

Listening with understanding and empathy

Applying past knowledge to new situations

Taking responsible risks Remain open to continuous learning

Criteria for reading activities (Tasks 1 to 7)

Standards Very

high

High Medium Very low low

Understanding of the

characters in the novel.

Understanding of

issues and themes in

the novel

Ability to show use ofHOM

Use of detail and

examples where

appropriate

Mechanics of language

spelling, grammar

and punctuation

Adherence to

presentation guidelines

Completion of all

activities

Comments

Task 8 Oral activity

Investigate one of the historical conflicts Wayne and Waylon mention to Terry i.e. the

Vietnam War, the Sioux Uprising, the Depression, or the American Civil war.

Using your research prepare a 3 minute presentations which informs other class members

about this event

Use the following questions to assist in developing your presentation. (You can use props

such as a Power Point or handouts to support your presentation.)

Prepare a bibliography of resources used in your investigation

1. What were the issues of the event?

2. When did the event occur?

3. Who did the event impact on?

4. What was the outcome of the event?5. What lasting legacy did the event leave?


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Criteria for Oral presentation ( Tasks 8)

Very

High

High Medium Low Very

Low

Evidence of

preparation for the

presentation eg notes,

evidence of rehearsal

Presentation and level

of engagement i.e.

diction, eye contact

and effective use of

body language

Relevance of the

material presented ie.

power point, handouts

to the audience

Length of presentationBibliography

Teacher Comment

Peer comment

Task9 Extended responses

Compare Terrys life in Chapter one to his life in Chapter 16

Describe Waylons philosophy of life in Chapter 5. Why do you agree or disagree with

his ideas?

Going Further

Task 10 Music/Research

Wayne and Waylon mention to Terry about a number of musicians from the 60s and 70s: BobDylan, Jefferson Airplane, Pete Seeger, Jimi Hendrix, Grace Slick, Simon and Garfunkel.

Locate the lyrics of a song sung during this the 1960s/1970s which would be regarded

as a protest song. You can use one of those mentioned above.

What message was the musician trying to convey in the lyrics of their music?

Select a more contemporary song which also comments relates to a political/social issue

(possible bands Midnight Oil, U2, Redgum, Green Day)

What is the music commenting on?

Music during the 1960s and 1970s significantly influenced the culture and youth of the time.

Do you feel music is as powerful today? Why/Why not?

( Minimum word length for this task 150 )


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Task 11

Write the next chapter for the novel i.e. predict what might happen to the characters in the

future? ( minimum word length 200)

Task 12

Design a series of six questions you would like to ask one of the central characters (At least six)

Extension Task 13 Imagine

Pretend you are Terry writing a letter to a friend. Describe the things that have happened while

on the road.

( minimum 150 words)

Extended written tasks criteria (Tasks 9-13)

VeryHigh

High Medium Low Very low

Understanding the

themes and issues of

the text.

Mechanics-

Spelling and

expression ( evidence

of proof reading and

appropriate language).

Effective use of

paragraphing.

Use of TEEL format

(within paragraphing).

Length of responses.

Evidence of research

to explore the issues

presented.

Bibliography of

resources.

Comment

Reflection on your performance


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The Car by Gary PaulsenBefore submitting task to the learning assessment office complete the check list

Check List

Glossary

Understanding the text

Writing style

Mapping exercises

Interpretation

Habits of the mind

Oral activity

Extended response

Research task

Music investigation

Question task

Optional

Extension Task

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