Monday
LC: To understand how to help and support others experiencing mental health difficulties. (empowerment)
There are lots of things you can do to support someone you know who might be struggling with their mental health.
ACTIVITY: Can you write or draw examples of helping and supporting someone else experiencing mental health difficulties.
E.g, Talking to a friend on the phone or giving someone reassurance 'I am here to listen when you are ready to talk'.
Complete the RIC.
LC: to explain the meaning of words within the context of the text
How can we try to establish the meaning of words we're not sure about by considering the context?
Let's read together the 3rd paragraph on page 9.
What do we think the word 'frail' means?
What clues are there?
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Look at the word alchemicals on page 11.
What clues are there in the text that tell the reader what this might mean?
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Your turn:
Can you explain the meaning of these words?
Remember to give your reasons.
Read the paragraph on page 9 beginning 'In the morning ...'
Use the context and clues in the word to work out the meaning of
accompany
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Read the paragraph on page 10 beginning, 'Sabryna and her Pa followed ...'
What do you think a talisman is?
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On page 12, what do you think whitefurze and greenlace are?
What does the word skeletal tell the reader about the trees by the lake?