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MARC LibraryUnit of Work: Term 1 2013INSPIRATIONAL STORIESLearning FocusLiteracy Skills:Further develop an understanding of adjectivesFurther improve ability to express a point of view during a whole class discussionFurther develop comprehension skills and their understanding of the author’s purposeDemonstrate ability to gather key information when researching information on the InternetFurther develop their appreciation of literature in the form of biographies and autobiographiesPersonal Learning:To further develop an understanding of the importance of goal setting in order to achieve ultimate success in lifeTo be able to identify the special qualities that define a successful or inspirational person, including determined, passionate, hardworking, confident, organised, persistent, never gives up, follows his or her dream, follows his or her heart, etcLibrary Skills: To gain an understanding of the difference between an autobiography and a biographyTo gain an understanding of where biographies and autobiographies would be located on the non-fiction shelf using the Dewey Classification SystemTo demonstrate the ability to access YouTube and refine their search for clips relating to a given topicTo demonstrate the ability to access the Internet to research information on a given topicYears 3-6Lesson 1Finding Heroes (Be inspired by stories of amazing journeys)By Dr Jon Carnegie and Jim StynesLearning Intention:For students to understand the meaning of inspiration and the special qualities that are reflected in an inspirational story.For students to understand the difference between a biography and an autobiography.Success Criteria:Be able to write down the meaning of inspiration and make a list of people who have inspirational stories to tell.Write down the definition of a biography and an autobiography.Lesson PlanDiscuss students understanding of the word ‘inspiration’. Read some extracts from ‘Finding Heroes’ by Jon Carnegie and Jim Stynes.Whole Class DiscussionWhat makes these stories inspirational? What special traits or qualities do these people possess?Does an inspirational story need to be real life?What stories have you read about, witnessed or viewed that have been uplifting and encouraging to you?Develop a whole class definition of inspirational stories using the students’ ideas. Students write the definition in their workbooks.Whole Class DiscussionIn what ways can an inspirational story be told?e.g. in person, newspaper, magazine, DVD, books, etc.What type of books can tell an inspirational story?Where would I find these books on the non-fiction shelf? At what number in the Dewey Classification system do they belong?TaskDevelop a whole class definition of a biography and an autobiography. Students write each definition into their workbooks.Whole Class ActivityShow students a range of non-fiction books telling the life story of many famous Australians. Read the blurbs on the back and discuss why they might be inspirational. Sort the range of books into autobiography or biography.TaskComplete a front cover for the new unit of work- Inspirational Stories.RequirementsA range of inspirational stories about famous Australians (Autobiographies and Biographies)Small squares of coloured cover paperFinding Heroes by Dr Jon Carnegie and Jim StynesLesson 2Inspirational Stories about People with DisabilitiesThe Story of Bethany HamiltonEmmanuel and Ahmed KellyMoira Kelly: Trishna and KrishnaSophie DelizioLearning Intention:Be able to identify the special qualities that people with disabilities possess, which enable them to reach their goals against all adversity.Success Criteria:Be able to identify the keys to success that enabled Bethany Hamilton to become a professional surfer after losing her arm in a shark attack. Write a sentence on a large picture of a key about her passion, courage and determination to reach her goals.Lesson PlanWhole Class DiscussionInvite the students to share any inspirational stories they may have experienced relating to people with disabilities.Why do you consider these stories to be inspirational?Internet: Access YouTube clips Whole Class DiscussionEmmanuel and Ahmed KellyAsk students to imagine what it would be like to be in the war torn country of Iraq and left in a shoe box by your parents. This is what happened to Emmanuel and Ahmed. They were then taken to an orphanage. Due to chemical warfare both boys had lost their limbs. Moira Kelly, the founder of Children’s First Foundation, went over to Iraq and brought the boys back to Australia to give them a better life.How has each boy been successful?What has enabled to follow their dreams and achieve success against all odds? Trishna and KrishnaDiscuss the incredible stories of Trishna and Krishna, the conjoined twins from Bangladesh and the role Moira Kelly played in their incredible to journey from being separated to leading quality lives.What would it be like for those twins when they were conjoined?What special qualities would those girls have needed to survive that epic operation?Who else has got an inspiring story to tell? Moira Kelly is an inspiration herself. Discuss.Sophie DelezioShow the students a biography about Sophie Delezio written by Sally Collings. Read the blurb on the back.How does this story make you feel?What special qualities does Sophie possess?Bethany HamiltonView the ending to the DVD Soul Surfer which depicts Bethany Hamilton’s comeback from the shark attack to her success as a professional surfer.What special qualities enabled Bethany Hamilton to overcome adversity and continue to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a professional surfer?What were her keys to success?TaskMake a list of her special qualities on the whiteboard.Write a paragraph on a picture of a key describing the keys to her success after losing her arm in shark attack.RequirementsWhiteboardInternet: Access to YouTubeA Biography: ‘Sophie’s Journey’ by Sally CollingsDVD: Soul SurferWorksheet- Keys to SuccessLesson 3Inspirational Stories about People with DisabilitiesThe Story of Helen KellerLearning Intention:Be able to identify the special qualities that people with disabilities possess, which enable them to reach their goals against all adversity.To identify the main ideas from a given text.Success Criteria:Be able to read, discuss and give an accurate written response to six discussion cards about the life of Helen Keller, and how she learnt to communicate with others.Be able to answer a series of multiple choice questions about the text. Lesson PlanCreate a whole class KWL chart on the whiteboard.Whole Class Discussion What do you know about Helen Keller?Make a list of prior knowledge on the whiteboard.What do you want to learn?Add students’ comments to KWL chart. Read sections from the novel: In Their Own Words: Helen KellerWhy do you think I have chosen the life of Helen Keller as one of our inspirational stories to study?What have you learnt about Helen Keller from listening to this powerful novel?Add new knowledge learnt to whole class KWL chart.Access Reading A-Z online- A Biography of Helen Keller (Level P)Discuss any new knowledge learnt from viewing this biography. Add to KWL chart.TaskDiscussion cards- Read, discuss and give a written response to six discussion cards about the life of Helen Keller.Worksheet- Answer a series of multiple choice questions about the text.RequirementsAccess InternetOnline Reading Program: Reading A-Z (Level P- A Biography of Helen Keller)NovelIn Their Own Words: Helen Keller by George SullivanLesson 4Inspirational Stories about Famous Australian Sporting IdentitiesCathy FreemanLearning Intention:For students to gain an understanding of what it takes to become successful in life.For students to be able to make a list of adjectives to describe an inspirational person.Success Criteria:Be able to make a list of at least adjectives that best describe the special qualities of Cathy Freeman, which enabled her to become a successful athlete.Lesson PlanRead sections from ‘Born to Run’ by Cathy Freeman. It tells of her journey from the shy eight year old girl at the St Joseph’s Primary School Sports who hid behind the toilets when it was her turn to run, through to her lighting the cauldron at the Sydney 2000 Olympics and winning gold in the 400m. The biography describes her family and the support network she had along the journey.Whole Class DiscussionHow did Cathy Freeman become so successful?What did she need to do to achieve success?What is so incredible about her journey? Where did it all begin? Was she just any ordinary person?How important was her support base to her success?Focus discussion on setting goals, following your heart and your dreams, believing in yourself, never giving up, being passionate, hardworking and determined. Discuss that an ordinary world is a great place to be comfortable, but if we want to live big dreams, we all have to leave the ordinary world at some stage.Access the Internet- Watch YouTube clipsCathy FreemanCathy Freeman 400m Final Sydney OlympicsTorch Part 1Cathy Freeman: 9 a.m. with David and KimMake a whole class list of adjectives to describe Cathy Freeman.TaskComplete a word web of adjectives describing Cathy Freeman. Think of at least 5 words that are not listed on the whiteboard to add to your word web.Access YouTube clips of other famous Australian sportspeople of the students choices (e.g. Ricky Ponting, Mark Weber, Lance Franklin, etc)Whole Class DiscussionCompare the qualities of these sports people to those of Cathy Freeman. What did you learn?Share your thoughts with the rest of the class.RequirementsAccess to Internet- YouTube ClipsBiography: Born to Run by Cathy FreemanWorksheet- word webLesson 5Inspirational Story about a Australian AdventurersThe Crocodile Hunter:Steve IrwinJessica WatsonLearning Intention:For students to understand the special features of a biography.Success Criteria:Be able to listen carefully to a biography called ‘Steve Irwin Wildlife Warrior’ and accurately complete a biography about Steve Irwin.Lesson PlanWhole Class DiscussionWhat is an adventurer? Many of their stories are inspirational? Why?Read the introduction of ‘Jessica Watson: True Spirit’. What makes her story so inspirational? How can such a young adventurer achieve such an amazing feat? What are her special qualities?Read ‘Steve Irwin Wildlife Warrior’ by June Eding. What was one of his greatest loves?Why was he called the crocodile hunter? Why did he hunt crocodiles?At the completion of each section, list the features of a biography on large poster size paper.e.g. date of born, where he was born, his family, his passion in life, his experiences, his special traits, etc.View of YouTube clip of Steve Irwin working with crocodiles at Australia Zoo. What does this tell you about Steve Irwin?TaskStudents complete their own biography relating to Steve Irwin. Encourage use of Internet to gather more information about his life.RequirementsAn Autobiography:‘Jessica Watson True Spirit’A Biography:‘Steve Irwin Wildlife Warrior’ by June EdingAccess to the Internet- YouTube clipsWorksheet- Template for a biographyOne piece of large poster size paperPermanent markers Lesson 6Inspirational Stories about AnimalsPharlap Black CaviarLearning Intention:For students to understand that inspirational stories are just not about people.For students to be able gather key information about a topic from a range of sources and sequence ideas in order.Success Criteria:Students are to accurately complete a story map depicting the inspirational life story of Pharlap.Lesson PlanRead the blurb on the back of ‘Sophie: Dog Overboard’ by Emma Pearse. Whole Class DiscussionWhy do you think this will be an inspirational story?What did the dog do that was so incredible?What sort of special qualities would this dog possess to achieve such a feat? Can this be likened to the inspirational stories we have heard about a range of people? How?Read a picture storybook called ‘Pharlap the Wonder Horse’ by Jackie KerinWhole Class DiscussionWhat makes this story inspirational? How is Pharlap different to other horses? Whole Class ActivityList some words on the whiteboard to describe Pharlap’s nature.Whole Class DiscussionCan you think of a horse today that has a similar inspirational story to tell? How are they similar? How do they differ?Black Caviar is an Australian Thoroughbred racehorse undefeated in 23 races of February, 2013.View a YouTube clip of Black Caviar racing at Royal Ascot where it remains unbeaten – making it 22 out of 22.Watch the most inspirational parts of the DVD called ‘Pharlap’.TaskCreate a story map illustrating the life journey of Pharlap. It must highlight his inspirational story- the highs and the lows! Students can access the Internet to research further information.Requirements‘Sophie: Dog Overboard’ by Emma Pearse‘Pharlap the Wonder Horse’ by Jackie KerinDVD: PharlapAccess to the Internet: YouTubeWhiteboardLesson 7Inspirational Story about an Australian AuthorMem FoxLearning Intention:For students to understand that inspirational stories come from ‘all walks of life’.Be able to construct a series of relevant questions that could be used to interview an inspirational person.Success Criteria:Be able to accurately compile a series of questions that you would like to ask Mem Fox if you chanced to meet.Be able to access the official website of Mem Fox and give written answers to each of the questions that you have listed.Lesson PlanDiscuss who has inspired me as teacher in the MARC role. Explain that authors are my greatest inspiration in the job that I do. Make a list on the whiteboard of popular Australian authors.Show students a range of picture storybooks by my favourite author- MEM FOX.Read ‘The Magic Hat’ by Mem Fox. Whole Class DiscussionWhat does this book tell you about Mem Fox as a writer? What is the style of her writing? Who do you think she might be targeting as the main audience for her books?Access the Mem Fox Official Website.Whole Class DiscussionWhen did she start writing?Who have been greatest influences in her writing career?What has inspired her to write so many children’s picture storybooks? What else has she done in her life?TaskMake a list of questions you would like to ask Mem Fox if you ever chanced to meet. Share these with the whole class.Search the Internet to find the answers to your questions you have listed.RequirementsAccess to the Internet:Official Website of Mem FoxSelection of books by Mem Fox‘The Magic Hat’ by Mem FoxWhiteboardLesson 8Write own BiographyLearning Intention:For students to be able to successfully access the Internet to research information about an inspirational person.For students to understand the features of a biography when compiling information about an inspirational person.Success Criteria:Be able to successfully complete a biography of an inspirational person of their choice. The biography must contain relevant information and be presented in a neat, clear and concise manner on an A3 sheet. Lesson PlanWhole Class DiscussionRevisit the features of a biography. Give each student a Rubric sheet that specifically outlines the criteria for the task at hand and all expectations. It will be used to assist with teacher and self-assessment.TaskWrite a biography of an inspirational person of his or her own choice. Use the Internet to gather information.Extension:Read extracts from ‘Finding Heroes’ by Dr Jon Carnegie and Jim Stynes. Create your own inspirational poster.RequirementsInternet Access for the whole classRubrics SheetMARC Resources used in this Unit of WorkBooksFinding Heroes (Be inspired by stories of amazing journeys) by Dr Jon Carnegie and Jim StynesVictor Chang by Gail TaylorLife Without Limits (How to live a ridiculously good life) by Nick VujicicFred Hollows by Michael RaynorBorn to Run by Cathy FreemanStanding Tall by Tom HarleyOn Ya Warnie by Ken PiesseStronger Now by Nicole McLeanSophie’s Journey by Sally CollingsSteve Irwin Wildlife Warrior by June EdingJessica Watson True Spirit by Jessica WatsonLive Your Dreams by Ian ThorpeIn Their Own Words: Helen Keller by George SullivanThe Magic Hat by Mem FoxPharlap the Wonder Horse by Jackie KerinDVD’SPharlapSoul Surfer- The Story of Bethany Hamilton ................
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