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What is a Journey: Literary Inquiry

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Used to introduce students to the theme of \'Journeys\" in teh Morris Gleitzman novel \"Boy Overboard\"

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  1. Slide 1:Exploring themes & issues in novels A visual introduction Year 8 English Boy Overboard
  2. Slide 2:Introduction  A theme is an idea that an author wants us to think about  An issue is a topic that the author feels strongly about and wants to explore in their writing  The novel Boy Overboard explores an interesting themes and some challenging issues  Using the blurb on the next slide, and your own background knowledge about the novel, try to brainstorm what themes and issues may be discussed in Boy Overboard
  3. Slide 3:Blurb A story of adventure, ball control and hope. Jamal and Bibi have a dream. To lead Australia to soccer glory in the next World Cup. But first they must face landmines, pirates, storms and assassins. Can Jamal and his family survive their incredible journey and get to Australia? Sometimes, to save the people yo