Eric by Shaun Tan Short Story (Pictorial and Words)

Short story compilation

1. Guided Reading Eric, by Shaun Tan

2. LOOKING AT THE PICTURES Before reading activity

3. A message from Eric

4. Vocabulary Foreign student Kitchen pantry Exasperating To be bewildered Speculation Thriving in the darkness

5. READING THE BOOK “ ERIC ”, by Shaun Tan

6. About the story Who is Eric? Who is telling the story? Why was the family bewildered when Eric left home? Why do you think Eric left? Describe what the family saw when they opened the kitchen pantry. Then explain why you think Eric did that.

7. Plenary Write a note for the family as if you were Eric. A message from Eric