In this learning programme you will be exploring the novel 'Oranges in No Man's Land'
You will develop an understanding of the skills and knowledge needed for the study of English, Religious Studies, History and Geography through reading and exploring the novel.
As well as having the opportunity to consider how the religious, historical and geographical elements impact the novel as a whole.
Home Learning
Below are your Home Learning Activities for your 'Oranges in No Man's Land' Learning Programme
Each 'Week' matches a 'Stage of your Learning Journey' through the Learning programme.
Some tasks you can choose to do as an extra challenge, some you must do for your Home Learning each week.
Week 1
Spellings – remember you must be able to use these words in a sentence
1. Peace
2. Refugee
3. Scary
4. Injury
5. Scream
Plus:
Either:
Watch Do You Know Lebanon Basic Information | World Countries Information #98- General Knowledge & Quizzes - YouTube and write down at least 6 interesting facts.
OR:
Complete an information poster about Lebanon. Make sure you include lots of pictures, colour and interesting facts.
Week 2
Spellings – remember you must be able to use these words in a sentence:
1. Religion
2. Explode
3. Militia
4. Muslims
5. Inshallah
Plus:
Watch this and write down at least 7 facts about civil war. What does it mean? Why does it happen? Can you give any examples?
Week 3
Spellings – remember you must be able to use these words in a sentence:
1. Zainab
2. Ayesha
3. Medicine
4. Beirut
5. Lebanon
Plus:
Complete your final draft of your diary entry. Here is your success criteria:
Week 4
Spellings – Remember, you must able to use the word in a sentence:
1. Checkpoint
2. Shooting
3. Ahmed
4. Abandoned
5. Battle
Plus:
Watch: The Five Pillars of Islam | Religions of the World - YouTube and complete the 5 pillars worksheet.
Week 5
Spellings. Remember, you must be able to use the word in a sentence:
1. Ferocious
2. Green Line
3. Injured
4. Groaned
5. Conflict
Plus Either:
Create a storyboard for the book so far.
Or:
Pick a scene from the book for you to re-write in your own words. It can be from the perspective of any of the characters.
Week 6
Spellings. Remember, you must be able to use the word in a sentence:
1. Soldier
2. Peace
3. Crisis
4. Wreckage
5. Chaos
Plus:
Finish and rehearse your two minute piece of drama. You will be performing in front of the class next lesson for a Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Week 7
Spellings. Remember, you must be able to use the word in a sentence
1. Peace
2. Refugee
3. Scary
4. Injury
5. Scream
Plus:
Complete the comprehension questions for chapter 12.
Week 8
Spellings. Remember, you must be able to use the word in a sentence:
1. Religion
2. Explode
3. Militia
4. Muslims
5. Inshallah
Plus:
Complete the final draft of your assessment.
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