Starter quiz
- Which of the following family members do both boys have?
- mother ✓
- grandfather
- father ✓
- grandmother
- aunty
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- Which of the following best describes a prediction?
- a slight indication or suggestion of something
- the point in the narrative where the suspense reaches its highest point
- an educated guess, based on evidence in the text or prior knowledge ✓
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- What materials is adobe made out of?
- concrete
- straw ✓
- clay ✓
- wood
- water ✓
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- True or False? The panels are exactly the same in both stories in 'Mirror'.
- True
- False ✓
- There is more technology in...
- the Moroccan story
- the Western (Australian) story ✓
- both the same
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- Which of the following does the Moroccan mother need to create the flat/round breads?
- milk ✓
- orange juice
- water ✓
- eggs ✓
- bananas
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Exit quiz
- Match the keywords to their definition.
- prediction⇔an educated guess, based on evidence in the text or prior knowledge ✓
- compare⇔identifying similarities between two or more things ✓
- contrast⇔identifying differences between two or more things ✓
- Referring to the text, 'Mirror', which of the following can be described as part of the rural Moroccan landscape?
- crops being harvested ✓
- crowded population
- mountains and hills ✓
- lots of technology
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- Referring to the text, 'Mirror', which of the following can be described as part of the urban Australian landscape?
- construction work and roadworks ✓
- agricultural farming
- mountains
- airport ✓
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- When reading 'Mirror', a panel refers to...
- a device consisting of solar cells that convert sunlight into electricity.
- a distinct section or frame that contains a specific scene or moment in a story. ✓
- a group of experts or individuals who come together to discuss a specific topic.
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- Which forms of transport are seen in the Moroccan story so far?
- plane
- train
- donkey ✓
- bicycle ✓
- mini-van ✓
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- True or False? The spine of the text acts a mirror.
- True ✓
- False
Worksheet
Presentation
Video
Lesson Details
Key learning points
- The Moroccan story is set in the Valley of the Roses; the Western (Australian) setting is based on a suburb of Sydney.
- The two landscapes contrast with each other.
- Asking questions about the images helps us to understand their purpose.
- A prediction can be based on reading and discussion. It can also link to a reader's own personal experience.
- Drawing comparisons between images helps us to understand their meaning.
Common misconception
Pupils may not have familiarity with either setting.
Use Google Earth to explore the satellite view of the Valley of the Roses in Morocco and Rozelle, Sydney (which the city suburb is based on).
Keywords
Prediction - an educated guess, based on evidence in the text or prior knowledge
Landscape - the visible features of an area of land, including its physical elements (such as mountains, valleys, rivers and plants), as well as human-made elements (such as buildings, roads and structures)
Compare - identifying similarities between two or more things, ideas, concepts, or texts
Contrast - identifying differences between two or more things, ideas, concepts, or texts
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