T2+novel+study

WALT write the plot, setting, characters, theme of the novel and to write a critical response.

S.C. We have *described 3 characters looks and personalities *identified the main themes in our novel. *described in detail where our novel takes place so that a picture is created in the readers head. *listed the main events in our story. *written about what I liked and didn't like about our novel and give a recommendation for intended audience.

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**Teacherʼs Pet**

**By Morris Gleitzman** **Session One (With Miss Crone)** What does Teacherʼs Pet mean? Teachers pet means that you are her like a pet to her. How would you feel being called Teacherʼs Pet? It would get annoying after a while. Look at the colours on the cover What do you think the images are of? how to get to school. Who do you think Ginger is? I think Ginger is a dog. What do you think the novel might be about? A dog that be’s naughty and there owner tries to fix it. Read the blurb on the back What does the blurb tell you about Ginger? she looks like a fierce stray dog. Now write a paragraph on what you think the novel is going to be about. I think the story is going to be a book on that a kids cat called Ginger is tried to be killed by the cats owner principle because he ruins all of the pet days at the owners school and Ginger is his best friend so they are fighting.

**Session Two Read Chapter One** then answer the following questions. Who is the main character in this novel? Ginger √ What does the author try to make you think about Ginger at the beginning of the chapter? that she's allergic to cats. x What does Ginger fear the most? cats √ What makes Ginger feel bad? cats ﻿ ﻿ x What was Ginger worried her sneezing may do to her? ruin her brain ﻿x What is Gingerʼs sisterʼs name? Mitz ﻿ ﻿y √ Why does Ginger think the stray dog is running after her? because she's got a cat on her and dogs love cats √

**Session Three Read Chapter Two** and answer the following questions. What makes Ginger not feel better anymore and why? ﻿going to with Mrs Aljon  How does Mr Napier prevent himself from looking bald? A wig ﻿  What happens when Ginger sneezes inside the school office? ﻿Snot went all over Mr Napeir  Who do you think the school bully might be? Rita


 * Session Four Read Chapter Three** and answer the following questions. What do Gingerʼs parents do for a job? work for the school What do you think Ginger means when she says she is always at the end of the queue for her mum and dad? if there is someone els at the queue and shes at the front her mum and dad take the other kid Why did Ginger stand up for Ned? because he was being bullied What are the differences in the way Mr Wong and Mr Napier speak to Ginger? mister Napier hates cats


 * Session Five Read Chapters Four and Five** and answer the following questions. How many cats does Gingerʼs family own? 5 cats are in the family What are their names? there names are Ricebubble, cornflack, Cher, Kylie,Madonna. Why did Gingerʼs mum end up putting Cat food instead of cereal into her bowl? because she was in a rush Why does Ginger use made up words when she is frustrated? because she doesn't like swearing probitly Why do you think Mr Napier cancelled Pets Day? because he hates Ginger Why is it Gingerʼs fault that Pets day has been cancelled? because of her allygee


 * Session SixRead Chapters Six and Seven** and answer the following questions Why do you think Mr Napier has taken all of Mr Wongʼs things off the wall? he thinks he is not coming back to school √ Why does Mr Napier not seem to want Bruno to hang around when the journalist arrives? because he will ruin Mr Napiers plan x because Mr napeir wants all about the dog not Bruno What does //Justice// mean? respect and peace x paying for the concerquece Who finds Ginger with the dog? the journalist finds Ginger x photo person Where do Mr Napier and the reporter go? to his office √

The dog was watching her intently. What does //intently// mean? it looked sadly x watching closely
 * Session Seven**
 * Read Chapters Eight and Nine** and answer the following questions How long have Mr and Mrs Wong been together for? 47 years √ Why did Ginger want Mrs Wong to give her a ride home? so the dog doesn't bit her too √ What made Ginger change her mind about the dog? her place is only ten minuets away x the looked at here with sad eyes


 * Session Eight Read Chapters Ten and Eleven** and answer the following questions How did Gingerʼs mum and dad know there was a dog in the shed? all of the freezer door was wide open, chicken schnitzel in the sink What do Isabelʼs parents use their shed for? the clothes and hairdryers and books their church collects for poor people in africa How do you think Ginger feels about her friends idea of her being adopted? not good at all Why do you think this? because she was not believing them


 * Session Nine Read Chapter Twelve** and answer the following questions What does Ginger plan to do with her knowledge of DNA testing? collect the spit of the dog and the other dog and see if it is the dog that ginger thinks is internist What qualities does Ginger think a principal should have? niceness Why has Mr Wong decided to resign? he has resigned because he thinks he has let every one down


 * Session Ten Read Chapters Thirteen and Fourteen** and answer the following questions What kind of car does Mr Napier drive? a corolla How do you think Mrs Kalinksi and Ms Cunningham feel about Mr Napier? not so good What makes you say this? because they tried to save her What catches Gingerʼs eye on the Yellow pages ad and why? DNA testing because it was what she was looking for


 * Session Eleven Read Chapters 15 and 16** and answer the following questions Whose favourite activity is Ice Skating? Mr Wongs How does Ginger try to get money? by a raffle How does Ms Cunningham help Ginger? by saying the money is for a present for Mr Wong


 * Session Twelve Read Chapters 17 and 18** and answer the following questions Who is Ginger named after? Ricebubble's grand mother What is Gingerʼs idea for Mr Wong? taking him to the ice rink How does Mr Napier plan to wipe out all the stray dogs in the area? using a staff meeting to come principle


 * Session Thirteen Read Chapters 19 and 20** and answer the following questions What is the puddle on the floor of the phone box? pee of Roly Who bit Mr Wong? Fitzherbert Why do you think Mr Napier cancelled Pets day and then allowed it to happen again? to get every one to think he is a hero


 * Session Fourteen**
 * Read Chapters 21 and 22** and answer the following questions What causes all the chaos at Pets Day? Mr Napier taking Lachlan dog What does Ginger see as she drives past the school with Mr Wong and how does this make her feel? She sees that all of the pets run every were and makes her fell disappointed How do you think Mr Wong feels about the surprise being Ice Skating? really good

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 * Session Fifteen Read to the end of the book** and answer the following questions What did Mr Napier make Locklan do? keep his mouth closed or he would be expelled Who does Cerebus end up living with and why? Mr Napier Why do you think that Mr Napier behaved the way he did in this story? because he wanted to be the best How do you think Gingerʼs life may change now? very much with