Who Let the Gods Out - Teaching Slides

The teaching slides for "Who Let the Gods Out" provide a comprehensive suite of activities designed to engage students with the text and deepen their understanding of the characters, plot, and themes. Vocabulary exercises encourage students to explore words like 'loathsome' and 'jubilantly', ensuring they grasp the nuances of language used in the story. Discussion prompts provoke critical thinking, such as the significance of the phrase 'as normal' and its effect on the reader, or the dynamics between characters like Elliot and Mr Boil. Students are also asked to consider character motivations, such as why Elliot might reveal personal troubles during difficult times.

Character analysis is a key component, with activities like 'role on the wall' encouraging students to collate their thoughts on characters such as Elliot and Virgo, considering their own feelings, actions, and how they are perceived by others. The slides guide students through the process of inferring character traits from their actions, such as what Elliot's avoidance of his headmaster's gaze might indicate about his emotions. Predictive exercises challenge students to anticipate future events based on the story's development, while creative writing tasks, like writing a character's diary entry, help students to empathize with the characters and explore their inner thoughts. The teaching material also includes guidance on writing dialogue and using descriptive language effectively, fostering both analytical and creative skills.