After reading the extract from PETER by Kate Walker and answering the comprehension questions, go to http://www.penguin.com.au/products/9780670029242/maos-last-dancer/extract and read the extract taken from MAO'S LAST DANCER by Li Cunxin.
In a small, desperately poor village in north-east China, a young peasant boy sits at his rickety old school desk, interested more in the birds outside than in Chairman Mao's Red Book and the grand words it contains. But that day, some strange men come to his school – Madame Mao's cultural delegates. They are looking for young peasants to mould into faithful guards of Chairman Mao's great vision for China.
This is the true story of how that one moment in time, by the thinnest thread of a chance, changed the course of a small boy's life in ways that are beyond description. One day he would dance with some of the greatest ballet companies of the world. One day he would be a friend to a president and first lady, movie stars and the most influential people in America. One day he would become a star: Mao's last dancer, and the darling of the West.
After reading the extract, work with a partner to come up with 10 questions based on the extract that you will swap with another two students in the class. The questions should take on the same format as the questions from PETER and should have some focus on FAMILY VALUES. Post your QUESTIONS ONLY as a comment below.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
FREE RICE LEADERBOARD WEEK 1
RONI: 7790
KWABENA: 7780
DANIEL K: 6350
ANDREW N: 6250
DAVID N: 3480
ME: 1770 (HOWEVER MY ACTUAL TOTAL IS 4530 - I DIDN'T PLAY WITHIN THE GROUP!)
CLASS TOTAL: 40530
ONLY 959470 TO GO!
KWABENA: 7780
DANIEL K: 6350
ANDREW N: 6250
DAVID N: 3480
ME: 1770 (HOWEVER MY ACTUAL TOTAL IS 4530 - I DIDN'T PLAY WITHIN THE GROUP!)
CLASS TOTAL: 40530
ONLY 959470 TO GO!
LFA Q's (The First Two Set's)
Ch 1-3
1. Josie says that her biggest problem is ‘being stuck at a school dominated by rich people’ (p. 6). What does this say about Josie?
2. After arguing with Nonna, ‘I realised that I loved her as much as I disliked her’ (p. 38) Josie realises something about family and relationships. What is it that she now understands?
3. Josie says of her family, culture and identity, ‘I’ll run one day. Run for my life. To be free.’ What does this day about Josie’s mindset at this time?
Ch 4-5
1. Josie states that Jacob was ‘the epitome of individuality’ (p. 55). What does this say about Jacob’s personality?
2. Ivy states that she and John are ‘in the same circle of friends’ (p. 56). Who does this circle exclude? What does this say about those inside the group?
3. Find a quote (p. 63) that shows we as a nation have a long way to go before becoming a ‘family.’ Why is this?
1. Josie says that her biggest problem is ‘being stuck at a school dominated by rich people’ (p. 6). What does this say about Josie?
2. After arguing with Nonna, ‘I realised that I loved her as much as I disliked her’ (p. 38) Josie realises something about family and relationships. What is it that she now understands?
3. Josie says of her family, culture and identity, ‘I’ll run one day. Run for my life. To be free.’ What does this day about Josie’s mindset at this time?
Ch 4-5
1. Josie states that Jacob was ‘the epitome of individuality’ (p. 55). What does this say about Jacob’s personality?
2. Ivy states that she and John are ‘in the same circle of friends’ (p. 56). Who does this circle exclude? What does this say about those inside the group?
3. Find a quote (p. 63) that shows we as a nation have a long way to go before becoming a ‘family.’ Why is this?
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