Inspired by: The Whisperer - Week 6

In the educational material inspired by "The Whisperer" by Nick Butterworth, students focus on identifying and summarising key ideas from the text. One activity centres around the duality of Archbishop Desmond Tutu's character, likened to both a pussycat and a tiger, prompting students to reflect on how one can embody such contrasting traits. The back cover features a quote from Tutu himself, emphasising that prejudice is learned and not innate, and the importance of embracing diversity as a divine blessing. Students are encouraged to discuss the main lessons from the story, particularly how the characters Amber, Monty, and Tiger illustrate these themes of diversity and acceptance.

Another aspect of the learning material deals with language and consistency improvements. Students explore the character of The Whisperer's frustration with the kittens, referred to as "Cat Brats," by examining the situation from different perspectives: the kittens' playful behaviour versus the inconvenience they cause. The task is to write a diary entry from the viewpoint of either The Whisperer or Tiger, ensuring a consistent narrative voice throughout. The material also introduces paragraphing as a means of organising related content. In a narrative continuation task, students are asked to finish the story of The Whisperer, who, after escaping to the sewers and encountering warring rat gangs, decides to share the tale of the cats' cessation of hostilities in hopes of inspiring peace among the rats. This storytelling exercise encourages students to use their imagination to convey the message of conflict resolution and the value of living harmoniously.