A Teaching Guide for Those interested in teaching monkey beach

A Teaching Guide for Those interested in teaching monkey beach

1. New Text Pitch for ENG3U Serena Sethi © 1

2. AGENDA Serena Sethi © 2 Introduction of the new text Outlines of two activities Rich performance task Expectations and rubric Q&A

3. Serena Sethi © 3 1 https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/course-descriptions-and-prerequisites/english ENG3U COURSE DESCRIPTION 1 This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyze challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures , as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms . An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 university or college preparation course. INTRODUCTION

4. INTRODUCTION Serena Sethi © 4 Rich literary techniques and conventions Resilient female protagonist General theme of family dynamics Canadian Coming-of-age novel Follows teenager Lisamarie as she searches for her missing brother Uses lyrical prose and shifting timelines Themes of identity, family connection, belonging, teen culture Introduces Haisla culture and beauty of British Columbia WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR WHAT I SELECTED

5. INTRODUCTION…continued Serena Sethi © 5 Three-dimensional, resilient, sensitive female protagonist Strong narrative techniques and literary devices Engages students with blend of reality and supernatural 2020 film adaptation allows for analysis of two media types RATIONALE FOR MONKEY BEACH

6. ACTIVITY 1: PRE-READING Serena Sethi © 6 Objective: Students will engage in inquiry-based learning by analyzing the novel's blurb and generating questions that encourage independent research into key themes and concepts in Monkey Beach . Step 1 -10 min In pairs, read the blurb and discuss following questions: What questions does the blurb raise? What do you know about supernatural? Have you read a novel about Indigenous culture yet? What predictions can you make? What role does geography have? What excites you about the blurb? Step 3 – 20 min With a piece of paper, pencils, and coloured pencils, students respond to one of the inquiries by visually organizing their thoughts and compiling research through a mindmap. Students can break down complex topics into smaller, manageable parts. Step 2 – 20 min Still working in pairs, use online resources to learn about one a specific inquiry Inquiries could be: What is the role of oral traditions in Haisla culture? How does storytelling contribute to healing? How do supernatural beliefs function in different cultures? Step 4 – 10 min Pairs of students share their work and discuss their findings and results from the activity.

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8. ACTIVITY 2: NON-LINEAR NARRATIVE EXPLORATION Serena Sethi © 8 Objective: Students will analyze how the author’s use of narrative structure creates suspense and deepens the emotional impact of the story. Step 1 – 20 min Students are provided with a section of the text that showcases the novel's non-linear structure. Individually, students highlight and annotate the shifting timeline (flashbacks, memories, sudden time jumps) and note their thoughts on the impact. Step 3 – 20 min Students discuss how the shifting timelines and use of memories affect the reader's understanding of the story and Lisamarie's development. Step 2 - 25 min In groups, students use chart paper and markers to map out the non-linear timeline of Monkey Beach , noting key events and their narrative order.  General guideline to think about: How does the novel’s non-linear structure influence the way we understand Lisa?

9. PERFORMANCE TASK Serena Sethi © 9 Watch the 2020 film adaptation Compare how a key theme, symbol or event is depicted Present findings via podcast, presentation, poster, essay, multimedia

10. CURRICULUM EXPECTATIONS & RUBRIC Serena Sethi © 10 Media Studies Comparing novel and film allows students to analyse different techniques in each medium Creative aspect encourages students to engage in media production allowing them to express their analysis Writing Developing and organising content Using knowledge of form and style Applying knowledge of conventions

11. Q&A Serena Sethi © 11