Exploring Cultural and Familial Identities in "Looking for Alibrandi
Delve into the complex themes of cultural and familial identities as portrayed in the novel "Looking for Alibrandi" through engaging activities like analyzing characterizations, exploring relationships, and reflecting on personal connections with heritage and belonging, all while unraveling the captivating story of Josie's journey to self-discovery.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm Vz-L1Eeg4 a) Summarise your first impressions of Josie in 15 words exactly
Carousel Exercise As the only two of Italian ancestry we have a thin bond if you re an outcast with your own kind you ll never be accepted by anyone I used to hear my illegitimacy mentioned we were all caught up in the middle of two societies
English Blog Eleanorcragg wakeley2015
What techniques? How does the author present ideas about cultural identity? What ideas? Each person in your group must write a paragraph answering this question You must each use a different quotation
Revising plot of Looking for Alibrandi I will describe the plot of Looking for Alibrandi You will act it out
Josies family tree Complete the gaps for Josie s Family Tree
Exploring characterisation Each group will be given a passage describing a key member of Josie s family You must analyse the passage, preparing to teach the rest of the class about your character Remember to identify: Key quotes (and key words) - Key techniques - Link back to overall themes what does it show you about familial relationships? -
Feedback of characterisation In your group, you must explain what you learnt about your character from the extract You must be prepared to analyse what your quotation shows you about your character
Josie Christina 5-6, Katia Michael
What impressions of familial relationships do you have? How does Marchetta present familial relationships in Looking for Alibrandi ? Write a PEEL paragraph explaining your answer Your answer should focus on how one character embodies an idea about familial relationships (and what idea this is) You should publish your PEEL paragraph on the blog
Pass the bomb What examples of conflict can we see in the novel? Who is the conflict between? http://www.online-stopwatch.com/bomb-countdown/
Chapter allocations 64-65 Michael/Christina 68-69 Michael/Josie 70-71 mother/daughter 73/74 nonna/josie 76-77 nonna 78-79
Analysing chapter What happens in your pages? What does this show you about family? Pick out and explain one key quote (remember to identify techniques/details)
What impressions of familial relationships do you have? How does Marchetta present familial relationships in Looking for Alibrandi ? Write a PEEL paragraph explaining your answer Your answer should focus on how one character embodies an idea about familial relationships (and what idea this is) You should publish your PEEL paragraph on the blog
