Cirque Du Freak - Lesson 9 - PEARL Response PowerPoint

In Lesson 9 of the 'Cirque Du Freak' series, students delve into Chapter Ten with a focus on independent reading and critical analysis. The lesson begins with a task where students are asked to write a brief summary of the chapter on a post-it note, encapsulating the key points and narrative progression. This exercise is designed to enhance comprehension and the ability to distill information succinctly. Following the reading, the lesson shifts to developing writing skills, specifically on how to craft an extended response using the PEARL framework.

The teaching resources include a model example that demonstrates how to analyze a text for horror elements. The example provided uses a description of the character Mr Tall, highlighting his peculiar, mysterious, and strange demeanor. Students are shown how to interpret the text and the impact it has on the reader, mentioning potential supernatural powers and the setting's contribution to the horror genre. After examining this model, students are encouraged to choose another passage from the book and write their own PEARL extended response. This activity aims to build analytical skills and the ability to express insights effectively. The lesson concludes with a feedback session where students share their responses, discuss the strengths of their analyses, and explore opportunities for improvement, fostering a collaborative learning environment.