Listen to Chapter 2. Make sure you have headphones so you can listen independently. This week I would like you to make a doodle while your listening. When you have finished listening can you take a photo of your doodle and share your doodle on padlet http://padlet.com/jrobson/whalepotbaychpt2. If you do the doodle on A4 your teacher may scan it on the photocopier for you. Check with your teacher.Next choose one or two discussion topics and record your thoughts in the comments below.
Discussion Topics
- What made Jake behave like a mad man?
- Jake crashed the jeep into an old log and then into a stream. Did he get away with his irresponsible behaviour?
- Why was Jake’s actions particularly disturbing?
- Laughter in the Air is a song Stephanie likes what is special about this song?
- Did Vicki blame Jake for upsetting Stephanie? Why or why not?
- Vicki says to Jake “you can’t go back and change things”. Why does she have this view on life?
- How long did it take Jake and his Dad to start talking again?
- Who was watching Jake surf?
- Who was Jake going to be teaching to surf and what were the special conditions?
- Should children keep secrets from their parents?
- Should Jake trust Milton?
Listen to Chapter 1. Next choose one or two discussion topics and record your thoughts in the comments below.
Discussion Topics
- What type of place is Hauruanui? How do you know?
- Would you like to live in Hauruanui? State why or why not?
- Jake likes to help his Dad at work. What is Jake’s Dad’s name and what does he do for as living?
- Who is Milton Summer? What does Jake think of him?
- Why did Jake feel uncomfortable about the visitors?
- Do you think Jake is wanting change in his life?
- What does Jake think of Stephanie? Do you think Jake will become friends with Stephanie later in the story?
