Inspired by: Farther - Week 6

In the educational material inspired by "FArTHER" by Grahame Baker-Smith, students are taught the significance of using dashes in writing to indicate parenthesis, which can introduce added emphasis, an interruption, or an abrupt change of thought. Through the example sentence "I will always remember the day he left – The clothes they gave him, khaki against the scarlet poppies," students explore how the use of a dash alters the tone compared to a sentence without it. The activity encourages them to delve into other instances where dashes create a parenthetical effect, enhancing their understanding of how punctuation can subtly influence the meaning and tone of a text.

Another lesson segment titled "Old Wings Made New" focuses on drawing inferences about characters' feelings, thoughts, and motives from their actions, supporting these inferences with evidence. The activity involves comparing illustrations of a father and son constructing wings, prompting students to infer character traits based on the arrangement of tools and the outcomes of their designs. This analytical exercise aims to deepen students' comprehension of character development and narrative outcomes. In addition, "Renewed Energy" challenges students to use cohesive devices across paragraphs, engaging in a debate about the hypothetical advantages and disadvantages of personal flight. Lastly, "Flight Feathers" introduces the use of colons for listing and the consistent punctuation of bullet points. Students design a personal flying machine and create an advert with bullet points highlighting key selling points, learning to convey persuasive information concisely and effectively.