This engaging Girl Underground novel study unit is designed to make teaching Morris Gleitzman’s thought-provoking story simple and enjoyable. With a fully printable student booklet and teacher’s guide, this ready-to-use resource will save you time and effort in lesson planning.
- Perfect for students in Australia and other regions studying Girl Underground in class.
- Ideal for students aged 10-14 years, offering an in-depth exploration of the novel’s characters, themes, and key events.
What is Girl Underground About?
Girl Underground follows Bridget and Menzies, two students at a prestigious Australian boarding school, as they learn about Jamal and his sister Bibi, who are trapped in an Australian refugee detention center. As they plan to help the siblings, Menzies struggles with his father’s lack of action as a politician, while Bridget tries to conceal the illegal activities within her own family. This powerful story explores themes of social justice, empathy, and the complexities of standing up for what is right.
What’s Included in the Student Booklet:
- Webquest task on Morris Gleitzman, the author
- Character file templates to delve into the novel’s key figures
- Detailed analysis of the setting and context
- Comprehension questions (with answers) exploring character development, themes, and major events
- Creative writing tasks to help students engage with the novel’s themes
- Pages dedicated to exploring key themes, symbols, and language techniques
- Observing the text: Big Ideas discussion pages
- Essay structure and planning guides
- Interview and presentation tasks for deeper engagement
- Bonus: A sample teacher’s unit plan for streamlined lesson planning
This resource is perfect for preparing students for text analysis and essay writing and pairs well with my Text Response Essay Writing Unit available in my store.
Everything you need to teach Girl Underground with ease – ready to go!
What’s Included:
*48-page Student Booklet for Girl Underground by Morris Gleitzman
*Sample Teacher Plan
*Answer Keys for Comprehension Questions
Make teaching Girl Underground straightforward and effective with this complete, ready-to-use resource.
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