T2+Reading

__**//NOVEL STUDY//**__

**//Characterization://** Using examples from your novel and with explanations please complete the following: Ratty the dog: At the beginning of the book Ratty was a friendly dog who enjoys being around his owners. At the end of the book Ratty had become quite brave. Ratty was a normal happy dog who became extra brave after being accidentally shot in the shoulder by a thief.
 * 1) Describe one character what they were like (looks, personality etc) at the beginning of the novel and at the end.
 * 1) Describe the changes that have occurred and list the events that caused these changes.

Because as the dog became braver he seemed to help his owners alot more. When Ratty got shoot Rimu yelled out “ow no ratty” and at the end rimu and Ollie was pleased to see Ratty and Ratty was pleased to see them. They love and care about each other.
 * 1) Explain why these changes are significant.
 * 1) Describe a relationship that was in the story between two of the characters.
 * 1) Explain why they are important relationships.

**//Setting://** **//A cave on the beach.//**

**//Themes://** 2. Then write the dictionary definition for these words.
 * 1) Write your own definition for the following words

**My definitionDictionary definition**

**Honour:-**//Respect//A privilege

**Heroism:-**//Being a hero////Brave and courageous//

**Glory:-**//RewardedFame and honor//

**Victory:-**//Wonsuccess and win//

**Defeat:-**//LostBeat and lost//

**Friendship/** **relationships:-**//To care for, like andA bond and attachment// //respect to someone//

3. Explain what word you think is the most important to achieve in your life and why.

I think that the one that is the most important in my life to achieve is victory because its good to win and set your goals.


 * 1) Write down the lessons that you have learnt from reading this novel, explain why you think these lessons are important.

Some lessons I have learnt from this novel is: If your bad you normally always get caught. Kids should always have an adult with them on holidays not by them selves if there under age because they might accidentally get into trouble.

Helping each other and stand-bying each other is an important lesson I have learnt from this novel.



reflection: Today I lernt how to use action verbs and conjunctions

06/05/11 Keep contributing with the group discussions it will help you understand what we are reading which will help you when you are writing your own explanations. __ Thursday 5th may __

Today I learn’t a R.Q that was very interesting and we also found key words, interesting words and now I know more about paragraphs like information intro and the conclusion. ||
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