A literature journal will be kept by the students to record their learning at regular intervals. Begin a matrix chart to record titles, characters, settings, events, problems, solutions and endings. Continue to develop these charts throughout the course of the study. Throughout the study students are to read at least five books or stories in buddy groups or as shared or independent reading. Record these in reading journals.
Students share their findings orally in small groups.
Teacher to record students responses on chart. Students will explore, as a class or in small groups, the Margaret Mahy page . If possible use a large screen monitor for the whole class to view information. Students work in small groups to read and access information. Students will share their knowledge and develop questions for further study.