kia Ora bloggers Today i am here to share something.
So for our English during lockdown we had to read a short story but first here are some pre reading questions
here is the original short story
here are the pre reading questions
Pre reading questions
Look up author witi Ihimaera.
Where is he from? He is from gisborne
How many works of his have been adapted to film?
???
What does yellow brick road mean to you?
Nothing but a short story
have you ever heard this expression before
No
What do you predict this story will be about,based on the title
A person moving to a new place
here is the post reading questions
Post reading questions
Why does the narrator believe they are moving to wellington
His parents tell him?
On page 1 what big difference between waituhi and wellington does the narrator mention?
That it is a new place and and new people to meet
On page 3 we find out that dad told uncle sam they were moving to wellington because they want to go to wellington
How does the narrator’s attitude towards moving change once they draw
Near the city? He's worried people won't like them because they are new
Emerald city yellow brick road flying monkeys scarecrows tinman and cowardly lion are all allusions to what famous book why do the author made this comparison
It is the wizard of oz.It is because it is like how the main character on her journey
So what do you think?
Have you heard of this short story?
positive thoughtful helpful
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