Day 1 Reading and understanding the text I

Day 1

Reading and understanding the text I can use strategies to sound unfamiliar words. I can discuss the meaning of words based on their context. I can ask questions based around areas which are currently unclear. DNA So far this year, we have read The Iron Man and Stig of the Dump. What so these texts have in common?

Our topic this term is Myths and Legends. Read the story of Pandora’s box, on the following slide.

A long time ago in Ancient Greece, there lived two brothers named Epimetheus and Prometheus. They were good gods with very kind hearts. Zeus, the most powerful of all gods, had hidden fire from mankind, never allowing them to make tools or cook their food. Prometheus, with his kind heart, thought this was unfair. Prometheus was clever and knew that on the Isle of Lemnos lived Hephaestos, who was a blacksmith. Zeus allowed Hephaestos to use fire to make things for the gods. Prometheus travelled to Lemnos and stole the fire from Hephaestos and gave it to man. He also taught humans civilizing arts such as writing, medicine, mathematics and science. Zeus was furious at Prometheus and, as punishment, chained him to the side of a cliff for many years. Zeus decided that the humans also needed to be punished for their lack of respect. Zeus was creative when it came to revenge and therefore came up with a very cunning plan. With the help of Hephaestos, he sculpted a woman out of clay. The goddess Athena breathed life into the clay and the woman came to life. Aphrodite made her beautiful and Hermes taught her how to be both charming and deceitful. Zeus called her Pandora and sent her to Epimetheus, as he knew that he was lonely. Epimetheus went to visit his brother and Prometheus warned him not to accept any gifts from the gods. However, Epimetheus was so charmed by Pandora that he thought she could never cause any harm. Zeus was pleased that his plan was working and, as a wedding gift, gave Pandora a small box. When Pandora was given the box, she instantly became curious. The box was locked, but had a small key and a note attached to it that said ‘DO NOT OPEN!’ Pandora had promised that she would not open the box, but all she could think about was its contents. Why would someone send her a box and not allow her to open it? Pandora could no longer stand the torture of not knowing what was in the beautiful box. When she knew that Epimetheus was out of sight, Pandora placed the box on the floor and took the small gold key. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath as she unlocked the box. She opened her eyes and pulled the box open, expecting to see fine silk dresses and jewellery. But there was not one gold bracelet or fine silk dress in sight! Instead, Zeus had packed terrible evils into the box and out poured sickness, death, poverty and sadness in the form of a horrible black mass. Pandora slammed the lid shut, but it was too late; the evils had already escaped into the world. Epimetheus heard her weeping and ran into the room to console her. Pandora could still hear a tiny voice inside the box, pleading to be released. Epimetheus and Pandora thought that nothing could be worse than the horrors that had already been released, so together they opened the box. Out fluttered hope in the form of a beautiful gold dragonfly, healing some the sickness and sorrow. Even though Pandora had released suffering and sadness upon the world, she had also released hope, and this made all the difference in the world.

Your task After reading the text, you need to write down any questions which you now have. This could be words that you are unfamiliar with or reasons behind actions which are currently unclear. Use the Q-Matrix, on the following slide, to help you structure your questions.

You must now record the content domain for each of your questions. Use this slide and the next one.

Plenary The box was locked, but had a small key and a note attached to it that said ‘DO NOT OPEN!’ Pandora had promised that she would not open the box, but all she could think about was its contents. What does the word ‘contents’ mean in this context?

Plenary The box was locked, but had a small key and a note attached to it that said ‘DO NOT OPEN!’ Pandora had promised that she would not open the box, but all she could think about was its contents. What does the word ‘contents’ mean in this context? In this context, the word contents is referring to the items which might be inside of the box.

Day 2

Answering questions relating to a text I can recognise content domains. I can use knowledge of content domains to structure my answers. I can read words in context to discover their meaning. DNA Use adjectives to describe what you would like to find inside of a mysterious box.

Your task • Answer the questions you made yesterday. You might need to use a dictionary and the text to help you. • Challenge yourself by identifying the content domain for each of your questions.

Plenary- complete the bubble map describing Pandora. Remember, you can only use adjectives in a circle map. Develop these words into sentences.

Day 3

Reading for stamina Evidence to support my ideas. DNA Use this double bubble map to compare two different characters from two different books. Use the Fo. R to record evidence to support your ideas.

You have 20 minutes to read a text of your choice. This could be anything from around your house like a leaflet or a newspaper. After 20 minutes; use the white hat to write down the facts you have discovered the red hat to record the feelings that you came across and why, and, the prediction key to consider what you think will happen next. You should use evidence

Day 4

Answering questions about a text I can use the text to support my ideas. I can make reasonable predictions. I can retrieve information I have read. DNA Think about a ridiculous item that could’ve been inside Pandora’s box. How would the story end now? Rewrite the ending using your own ridiculous item.

Answer these questions using the text from Monday • Who was the most powerful God? • Use three adjectives to describe Prometheus. • How did Zeus punish Prometheus for stealing fire? • Who else did Zeus punish? • Who else helped Zeus create Pandora and how did they help? • What came out of the box? • Why did hope make a difference in the world?

Plenary • Identify the content domains of the questions you have just answered.

Day 5

Answering questions about a text I can retrieve information from a text. I can apply my knowledge of content domains. I can read unknown words in context. Interesting vocabulary DNA Use the flow map to retell the story of Pandora’s box. Fo. R- record interesting vocabulary which is used in the text.

Read the following text and then answer the relating questions.

• • • Questions about the text What year was the Gunpowder plot bombing supposed to take place? Why did Catholics not like King James I of England? Who had the idea of the Gunpowder plot? Where did Thomas Windtour go to ask for help? Name one thing that made Fawkes a good choice for helping the plotters. Where did the plotters meet to discuss the plan? What did Thomas Percy rent the vault for? What word means that Lord Monteagle did not know who sent him the warning letter? What was Guy Fawkes found with when he was arrested? What information did the soldiers want from Guy Fawkes when they questioned him? Can you make your own comprehension style question, based on what you have read?

Plenary • Mark your work and self assess using a yellow and blue hat.