Novel Study of Robert Newton’s Runner! CH.4-6

A Useful Novel Study of Robert Newton’s Runner! Chapters 4-6

So, what do these amazing sets of lessons offer?

• First, it includes clear success criteria with a learning intention section.
• A related Initial reflection task where students are instructed to write a prompt based on research skills. Next, there are Slides with short chapter summaries for chapters 4-6 to help absent/late students stay on track with class progress.
• And, I have also included questions for each chapter as comprehension practice.

Next, the literary skill for this lesson is…

• Students learn all about motifs and symbols with definitions and examples.
• Teachers use a Model answer to demonstrate the skill. In this case, it would be discussing Mr. Feehan’s boots as a motif.
• Lastly, it has a hands-on student task. Students identify each motif or symbol from Runner and explain what each of these symbolises.

Finally, you can find slides where there is a useful reflection on our success criteria and learning intentions. For this section, the focus is to get students to take accountability for their understanding. It highlights what they know and what they require assistance with in this Novel Study of Robert Newton’s Runner! 

Australian national standards in this lesson