Ask Eddie, by Andre Ngapo
School Journal April 2013, Level 2
WALT: Make predictions, summarize and analyse a given text.
Answer the following questions in red:
Looking at the image and the title of the text, what do you think the story is about?
People keep on asking Eddie about the powhiri.
Can you predict what is about to happen next?
They are going to do a brainstorm about the powhiri.
Why did you make that prediction?
because I’ve read the story.
Can you point to something in the book that helped you to make that prediction? OR What do you already know that helped you make that prediction?
The text on page 3 helped me.
How do you think Eddie feels about not knowing how to do a powhiri?
He feels bad about it.
What does Manase not know how to do?
Manase doesn’t know how to do the sasa.
Why does Eddie keep his mouth shut as other students begin to call out their ideas?
because he feels bad that he doesn't know the powhiri.
Eddie must be feeling very upset with himself, Are there clues that make us think this?
He shut his mouth when all the other student’s start calling their Ideas out.
What’s going to happen next?
The next week the kaumatua came in.
What must have taken place before the kaumatua came in? Is there
What do you think that (character) meant by ? … felt about
Who comes to visit the children in the afternoon?
The kaumatua
Why does Koro Tu ask lots of questions?
So that he knows if the students know anything about the powhiri
What does Koro Tu mean by keeping your eyes and your ears open?
listen with your eyes and ears.
SUMMARIZING
What is the problem to be solved in this story? Is there a solution?
what is a powhiri. It can be solved by confidence.
Who did what? What makes you think so?
Eddie made a painting that made the koro tu.
What do you wonder about after reading so far?
I wonder if Eddie has gained his confidence.
What is the most important point in this story or passage?
Eddie’s painting
SYNTHESIZING
Is there anything you understand in a new way from reading this story?
no there isn’t.
What is something that you understand better after reading this?
be proud of what you are and treasure.
What is confusing about this story or event?
it is confusing that Eddie is relieved that he wasn’t picked.
Does this book make you think of anything that has happened to you?
There was this time when I was in the air plane and I didn't know how to speak english.
Does this story remind you of anything else you have read?
I think so but i'm not sure.
ANALYZING
What things would make everyone like this book?
the way it was written.
The author makes you feel as if you were there by….? (Have a look at the way paragraphs on page 6 have been written)
by talking about the kura and what’s there.
What are the critical points in the plot? How does the story unfold?
Eddie feels confident about his painting.
What ideas (or concepts, of feelings) are most interesting to you?
stage fright, sadness, not knowing your culture.
Why is this?
this is because he doesn't know much about his culture.
What picture comes to your mind when thinking about Eddie showing Miss Marshall his painting?
Will she like or will she not.
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