The 14th Goldfish Cross Curricular wk2

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2

What did you most enjoy about the poem(s) you heard?

Today

Discussing and giving examples of stereotypes

Reading and SCASI update

Creating character cards

Writing a biography/autobiography on a character

Aim: identifying and using stereotyping in writing

What are stereotypes?

PREPS

JOCKS

GOTHS

Take note!

A stereotype is an over-generalized belief about a particular category of people. It is an expectation that people might have about every person of a particular group. The type of expectation can vary; it can be, for example, an expectation about the group's personality, preferences, or ability.

Stereotypes

Connection to text:

1 Which stereotypes exist in life in general?

2 Which stereotypes do you see in the text?

Take note!

In your notebook take notes about Melvin. You should have:

 Drawing of what Melvin looks like 

 Date of birth 

 Education 

 Scientific interests 

 Notable achievements 

 Invention 

 Typical quote from him 

• Finish reading up to and including chapter 20 (18-22)

• Finish the writing to accompany the reading (check your notes)

• Due 14th September

Take note!

In your notebook keep note of the following critera and fill in while reading the story.

SCASI

SETTING, CHARACTER, ACTION, STYLE, IDEAS

Making connections – Text to...

• Text-to-self connections: How does this story relate to your life? Do the characters remind you of yourself or anyone you know? Does this story make you think of something that has occurred in your life?

• Text-to-text connections: Can you think of another book, poem, or play that is similar to this story? How are the two texts alike? How are they different?

• Text-to-world connections: Does this story make you think of something that is happening in the real world right now? Does it make you think of anything that has happened in the past? How could this story impact our world? 

Who is Melvin Sagarsky? 

Take note!

In your notebook take notes about Melvin. You should have:

 Drawing of what Melvin looks like 

 Date of birth 

 Education 

 Scientific interests 

 Notable achievements 

 Invention 

 Typical quote from him 

What is an autobiography?

What is a biography?

Autobiography

Biography

Differentation task!  

Fact file: For Melvin Herbert Sagarsky + mini Autobiography/Biography about Melvin

With the information collected throughout the story you will write a small paragraph about Melvin/Ellie/Melissa (mom)/Raj. 

Use stereotyping to help you with your writing.

This is a differentiation task therefore you can choose to write an autobiography or biography.  

Please upload the photo of your biography/autobiography here

Upload to Magister assignments

Must be uploaded by: 15th October

• Poster collage: Cut out pictures, words, phrases, and quotes from magazines to create a collage that represents you.

• Acrostic poem: Write each letter of your first and last name vertically on paper. Then write a word that begins with each letter to describe yourself.

• Alphabet book: Write a word that describes you for each letter of the alphabet (A: artistic, B: beautiful, C: craves chocolate, D: dancer, E: enthusiastic reader, and so on).

• Poetry: Write a poem about yourself.

• Music: Write an original song or find a song that represents you, and write about why it is an appropriate choice.

• Autobiography: Write your life story or choose one moment to explore.

• Self-portrait: Draw a picture of yourself; include details that tell who you are. 

• Finish reading up to and including chapter 23-27

• Finish the writing to accompany the reading (check your notes)
• Upload your biography/autobiography in Magister assignment

• Due 16th of October

Today

AIM: What do I need to know for the poem assignment?

Would you rather..

Figurative language recap

Poem assignment

Food and culture

'Would you rather' activity

Lets finish the book together!

Who or what is the 14th Goldfish?

Discussion questions after reading

What you need to know for your poem

Main ingredients 

Come up with a similie about Melvin/Ellie

What metaphor could you use to describe this person?

In pairs, come up with an example of personification...

Poetry assignment (x1)

Write a poem about your 14th goldfish.

It must include:

-3 adjectives

-metaphor

-simile

-onomatopoeia

-personification 

-alliteration

Why does Ellie describe her grandfather as the fourteenth goldfish? 

Have you found your fourteenth goldfish yet? If so, who is it, and what have they taught you? If you haven’t, who is the most influential person in your life? 

Get started

Who could your 14th Goldfish be?

What have they done to inspire you?

How do they make you feel?

Adjectives to describe them

Metaphors/similies that suit them

Brainstorm this in your notebook

Examples

My 14th goldfish

humorous, helpful and happy the person is.

Like a sea of love, that cares for the surrounding fish.

The wonderful person is bright, nice and friendly.

Makes me smile when I see them.

When the great person goes outside the leaves start to dance,

The wind gives a big woosh and rain flees the land.

Always positive is what he or she likes to be,

Always there for me.

It is an angel that teaches me life lessons.

A caring person for everyone around.

Teaches me to always help people,

Loves doing stuff while listening to a song.

It is not a famous person or something else, it's my mom.

Timeline

1st draft poem due:  20th September

Final draft finished: 21st September (in class)

Test 23rd September (formative grade)

Food & Culture

Name a type of food specific of your culture

American

Italian

French

Chinese

Food & Culture

In groups of 2-4, choose a dish that is referenced in the book. Look up:

1. The origins
2. Recipe 
3. Photo of the dish

Bonus if you cook it and bring it to class or take a photo/video of making it at home. 

Must be finished by: 

• Poster collage: Cut out pictures, words, phrases, and quotes from magazines to create a collage that represents you.

• Acrostic poem: Write each letter of your first and last name vertically on paper. Then write a word that begins with each letter to describe yourself.

• Alphabet book: Write a word that describes you for each letter of the alphabet (A: artistic, B: beautiful, C: craves chocolate, D: dancer, E: enthusiastic reader, and so on).

• Poetry: Write a poem about yourself.

• Music: Write an original song or find a song that represents you, and write about why it is an appropriate choice.

• Autobiography: Write your life story or choose one moment to explore.

• Self-portrait: Draw a picture of yourself; include details that tell who you are. 

Food & Culture

Name a type of food specific of your culture

American

Italian

French

Chinese

Food & Culture

In groups of 2-4, choose a dish that is referenced in the book. Look up:

1. The origins
2. Recipe 
3. Photo of the dish

Bonus if you cook it and bring it to class or take a photo/video of making it at home. 

Next Friday

Prepare your chosen food

Present it (information from today)

Lets share!!!