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Introduction
The book "The Widow and the Parrot" by Virginia Woolf is a compulsory book for the 5th grade students.
By the end of the whole unit, with the contribution of different subjects, pupils shoud be able to:
. interpret the text according to the literary genre;
. think critically, autonomously and creatively, with competence in collaborative work and with the ability to communicate;
. develop multiple litteracies that allow it to analyze and critically question reallity, evaluate and select information, formulate hypotheses and make informed decisions:
. develop communication on different supports and different languages.
Process
. Brief presentation of the book
. Analysis of the cover and back cover of the book
.Formation of groups
.Distribution of tasks - students are given a paper with QR codes where the tasks are registed ( aiming the exploitation of diffent aspects of the book;
. Group work.
Learning Objectives
- To get acquainted with the author and her work.
- To recognize the paratextual elements and establish relationship between them.
Tools & Equipment
- The book " The Widow and the Parrot" by Virginia wolf
- Smartphones, tablets, surfaces
- Team Up tool
- Q R Code reader tool
Useful Links
Biography and bibliography of Virginia Wolf
https://www.portaldaliteratura.com/autores.php?autor=688
Useful Documents
Group 2 - Tasks (QR code)
Group 3 - Tasks (QR code)
Group 4 - Tasks (QR code)
Conclusion
At the end of this lesson pupils should have essential information that allows them to better understand the context and action as well as get acquainted with the author.