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ASSESSMENT TASK 2: PROGRAMMING FOR TEACHING READING & VIEWING (PAIR WORK)
At the far end of the hall was the mirror. She could see herself walking towards the mirror, looking, reflected, a little braver than she actually
felt.(+ive, appreciation, adjective) There was nothing else there in the mirror. Just her, in the corridor.
A hand touched her shoulder, and she looked up. The other mother stared down at Coraline with big black button eyes.
“Coraline, my darling,” she said. “I thought we could play some games together this morning, now you’re back from your walk. Hopscotch?
Happy Families? Monopoly?”
The other mother smiled. “Mirrors,” she said, “are never to be trusted. Now, what game shall we play?”
Coraline shook her head. “I don’t want to play with you,”(-ive, affect,verb) she said. “I want to go home and be with my real parents. I want you
to let them go. To let us all go.”
The other mother shook her head, very slowly. “Sharper than a serpent’s tooth,” she said, “is a daughter’s ingratitude. Still, the proudest spirit
can be broken, with love.”(-ive, judgement, noun) And her long white fingers waggled and caressed the air.
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“I have no plans to love you,”(-ive,judgement, noun) said Coraline. “No matter what. You can’t make me love you.”(intensifier)
“Let’s talk about it,” said the other mother, and she turned and walked into the lounge. Coraline followed her.
The other mother sat down on the big sofa. She picked up a shopping bag from beside the sofa and took out a white, rustling, paper bag from
inside it.
She extended the hand with it to Coraline. “Would you like one?” she asked politely.
Expecting it to be a toffee or a butterscotch ball, Coraline looked down. The bag was half filled with large shiny blackbeetles, crawling over each
other in their efforts to get out of the bag. “No,” said Coraline. “I don’t want one.”
“Suit yourself,” said her other mother. She carefully picked out a particularly large and black beetle, pulled off its legs (which she dropped,
neatly, into a big glass ashtray on the small table beside the sofa), and popped the beetle into her mouth. She crunched it happily.
“Is that any way to talk to your mother?” her other mother asked, with her mouth full of blackbeetles.
Her other mother ignored this. “Now, I think you are a little overexcited, Coraline. Perhaps this afternoon we could do a little embroidery
together, or some watercolor painting. Then dinner, and then, if you have been good, you may play with the rats a little before bed. And I
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shall read you a story and tuck you in, and kiss you good night.” Her long white fingers fluttered gently, like a tired butterfly, and Coraline
shivered.
The other mother sat on the sofa. Her mouth was set in a line; her lips were pursed. She popped another blackbeetle into her mouth and then
another, like someone with a bag of chocolate covered raisins. Her big black button eyes stared into Coraline’s hazel eyes. Her shiny black
hair twined and twisted about her neck and shoulders, as if it were blowing in some wind that Coraline could not touch or feel.
They stared at each other for over a minute. Then the other mother said, “Manners!” She folded the white paper bag carefully so no blackbeetles
could escape, and she placed it back in the shopping bag. Then she stood up, and up, and up(repetition): she seemed taller than Coraline
remembered(intensifier). She reached into her apron pocket and pulled out, first the black door key, which she frowned at and tossed into her
shopping bag, then a tiny silver-colored key. She held it up triumphantly. “There we are,” she said. “This is for you, Coraline. For your own
good. Because I love you. To teach you manners. Manners makyth man, after all.”
She pulled Coraline back into the hallway and advanced upon the mirror at the end of the hall. Then she pushed the tiny key into the fabric of the
mirror, and she twisted it.
It opened like a door, revealing a dark space behind it. “You may come out when you’ve learned some manners,” said the other mother. “And
when you’re ready to be a loving daughter.”
She picked Coraline up and pushed her into the dim space behind the mirror. A fragment of beetle was sticking to her lower lip, and there was no
expression at all in her black button eyes.
Then she swung the mirror door closed, and left Coraline in darkness.
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EXCERPT 2 ANIMATION:
STARTING SCENE
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ENDING SCENE
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ANALYSIS OF NOVELLA
In the passage of the Novella above, Neil Gaiman's narration creates an insight into the characters of the Other Mother and Coraline. Throughout
the passage the characters develop and their characteristics are revealed through the use of direct and indirect characterisation. Details of the
characters are shown in their interactions and thoughts throughout the passage as we learn further about the relationship between Corline and the
Other Mother. We learn their contrasting differences that reflect and show evidence of the growing relationship between the characters. The
Other Mother is characterised as creepy and unusual, as her behaviours and expressions are depicted in the passage. Coraline's defiant and angry
expressions and speech highlight the disconnection in their relationship.
1. Explicit Attitude
2. Implicit Attitude
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‘...Still, the proudest spirit can be broken, with love”’ (-ive, judgement, noun)
- The Other Mother is implying that she still has a hold over Coraline emotionally with the threat of love. But the Other Mother is also
showing uncertainty in whether she still has Coraline in her grips expressing to the audience of Coralines maturity and growth.
‘She could see herself walking towards the mirror, looking, reflected, a little braver than she actually felt.’ (+ive, appreciation, verb)
- As Coraline see’s her reflection she is reminded of who she is and feels a strength from within to be brave when facing the Other
Mother. Coraline still has fears about the Other Mother but pushes herself to free her family and lost souls.
3. Graduation Strategies
‘Then she stood up, and up, and up(repetition): she seemed taller than Coraline remembered(intensifier).’
- The repetition of ‘up’ intensifies Coraline's instilled fear of the Other Mother in this moment. As the Other Mother grew Coraline
bravery and resilience lessens reminding the audience she is still a vulnerable child.
SPEECH Coraline speaking to the other mother saying “I have no plans to love you”, followed by “No matter what, You can’t make me
love you” stresses her dislike of her other mother and inability to love her the way that the other mother would like her to love
her. In this scene we sense an argument between mother and daughter when the other mother says “Is that any way to talk to
your mother?”, yet the argument becomes irregular when the text states “her other mother asked, with her mouth full of
blackbeetles”. Coraline stresses her dislike and unloving attitude towards the other mother when she states “You aren’t my
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mother”. We strongly see here though Coraline’s speech that she has no intention of becoming part of her “other family” and
the emotion that Coraline is showing is being angry and deflective.
THOUGH One main theme we see in this section of the Novella is that Coraline has a strong distaste towards the other mother, whereas
T the other mother has a strong liking towards Coraline. We understand clearer throughout the passage Coraline's thoughts when
she describes the Other Mother as “Sick and evil and weird”.
EFFECTS We can see the conflicting effects of awe and anger that the Other Mother has on Coraline in the passage. In the passage it
states Coraline describing her Other Mother with “Shiny black hair twined and twisted about her neck and shoulders, as if it
were blowing in some wind that Coraline could not touch or feel. They stared at each other for over a minute”. This description
creates the awe effects that the Other Mother has had on Coraline with her appearance as she looks at her for a long length of
time. Although in the previous part of the passage, Coraline “shivered” at the appearance of the Other Mothers “long white
fingers”. There seems to be part of the Other Mother that Coraline likes and dislikes.
ACTIONS The actions of the other mother in the passage make it clear that she is an irregular character. Descriptions of “She popped
another blackbeetle into her mouth and then another, like someone with a bag of chocolate- covered raisins”, and “A fragment
of beetle was sticking to her lower lip, and there was no expression at all in her black button eyes depicts the Other Mother to
be unusual and different to Coraline's character.
LOOK In the passage it says, “The other mother sat on the sofa. Her mouth was set in a line; her lips were pursed”. This makes us feel
that the Other Mother’s lack of emotions means that she is either up to something or is thinking about something that can’t be
good.
ANALYSIS OF ANIMATION
SPEECH:
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In the Animation and the Novella, oral speech is part of the dialogue to identify characters' expressions. The animation portrays Coraline and the
Other Mother through actions, facial expressions and body language, making evidence of the strained relationships between these characters.
The scenes between 57:15 and 58:35 stresses and demonstrates the characters behaviours and attitudes in their interactions.
Other Mother: “Even the proudest spirit can be broken with love”- Coraline: “I want to be with my real mom and dad, I want you to let
Statement me go”- Statement
Other Mother: “Is that any way to talk to your mother?”- Question Coraline: “You're not my mother”- Statement
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Other Mother: “I’ll give you to the count of three”- Statement Coraline: “OWWW, what are you doing?”- Question
FACIAL EXPRESSIONS:
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ACTION:
The Other Mother thrown Coraline through the mirror into dark
room
The other mother throws Coraline into the dark room in an attempt to
teach her manners and discipline her.
LOOK:
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In the animation Coraline and the Other mothers clothing are of bright colours as well as the setting. These bright colours reflect the personality
of both Coraline and the Other Mother. Coraline wears typical attire for a child, unlike the Other Mother who bold colours reflect Coraline's
dream mother in the unreal world. The Other Mother is presented in a bright lighting to present a imaginative and entrancing view of Coraline's
imagination and dreams. The bright colours of both Coraline and the Other Mother clash to present two worlds that may look like they belong
together, but instead clash.
SOUND FEATURES:
Intonation is reflected in this film throughout Used by Coraline to show that she is angry Used by the Other Mother when offering
the scene from 57:15 to 58:30. and scared towards the Other Mother about Coraline chocolate beetles to eat:
her real parents: 57:32
57:43
Used by Coraline to emphasise to the Other Used by the Other mother in an attempt to
Mother that she is not her daughter, nor does discipline Coraline when spoken to rudely:
she believe that she will ever be her daughter: 57:49
57:52
Used by Coraline to stand up to the Other Used by the Other Mother when waiting for
Mother who disregards her feelings and an apology by Coraline:
concerns: 57:55
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57:59
Used by the Other Mother when counting
down:
58:12
Background music is used to dramatise the Low dogs howling: Used to create the Music is low and untimed and eerie to show
situation or scene in a way to depict mood feelings of scaredness or uncertainty: 57:08 Coraline's emotions of unsteadiness and
and feelings. feeling of being scared towards the dark
room.
Harsh loud orchestra: Used to create Continuous crashing music is used to show
sacredness and nervousness: 58:15 the harshness of the Other Mother and
Coraline's emotions of being scared as the
Other Mother drags her by her nose in pain.
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Part 2: Programming for teaching Reading and Viewing of multi-version narrative (1700 words)
Stage 3 English Unit: Critical comprehension of characterisation across two narrative versions
Characterisation is the process of where an author reveals the personality of a Written text: Coraline (Neil Gaiman)
character.
Media, multimedia and digital texts: Coraline (2009
The focus of this unit is characterisation, specifically that of imaginary texts. The animated movie)
unit will explore different forms of media and how they use characterisation for
student understanding of the characters and genres presented.
Adjustments
The consideration of students’ individual needs will be met by teacher including appropriate materials, resources, verbal and non-verbal
communication systems to support teaching and learning activities to ensure effective participation and learning of concepts and content
taught within the unit. Teach will incorporate appropriate modelling, guided support, independent practices and feedback for lessons.
Opportunities for group work, peer/volunteer tutoring and individual assistance will be provided by the teacher for all students.
After Reading Lesson 8: Digital creation + Analysis - iPads or Computer - Student work sample
room
Based on a chosen excerpt of text, students will - Link to Storyboard
independently create a storyboard. Students will also
analyse this excerpt using STEAL.
Lesson Plan 1
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Class: Duration:
Stage 3 40 Minutes
Key Learning Area: Lesson Topic:
English Book Pre-orientation (lesson 1)
EN3-1A 1. Compare and justify the ways in which 1. Effective communication for a
Communicates effectively variety of audiences using challenging
spoken language differs from written
for a variety of audiences topics, ideas, issues and language
and purposes using language according to purpose, audience forms and features
increasingly challenging and context 2. Effective communication for a
topics, ideas, issues and variety of purposes using challenging
language forms and features 2. understand that strategies for interaction topics, ideas, issues and language
become more complex and demanding as forms and features
levels of formality and social distance
increase
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Lesson Content / Indicators Timing Teaching Strategies / Learning Experiences: Resources and Organisation:
of Learning (What is (mins) (How it is taught)
Taught): Write detailed steps showing what the teacher (T) will do
Note key skills, concepts and and what students (Ss) will do.
values addressed in each
section. Link to your
Indicators of Learning.
INTRODUCTION
Introduce Coraline Novella 10mins T will start lesson with introduction of novella Coraline Ss sit on the mat. T will initiate
to students. T will give a brief background of the text discussion with students.
Discuss structure of Novella (read blurb).
T will discuss the structure of a novella (short story). Ss
will be asked if they know of any other novellas’.
DEVELOPMENT
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Teacher and students will 25mins T will initiate discussion forming students in Ss will sit on the carpet then move
hold a class discussion with think-pair-share groupings to their desks.
topics Ss will be given time to discuss the questions with their T roams and selects students to
partner, effectively communicating and comparing ideas share their discussion at the end of
● Experience of moving and issues the lesson.
to a new house T will gather each pair to share with the class their
● Parents are too busy to discussion regarding the topic questions.
working while at
home
● Feelings* situated
when parents are too
busy to accommodate
to you
CLOSURE
T recap of the learning, 5 mins T recap of lesson and come back to novella. Briefly Ss move to the carpet to share
circling back to novella + discuss next lesson where novella orientation will begin learning.
introducing orientation for
next lesson.
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Lesson 7: Characterisation through intonation and voice quality - Teacher notes - Worksheet
- Speaker - Student work samples
- Using audio clips from film listen with students and discuss - Worksheet for guided
the characterisation (STEAL) for a modelled example activity (to be
- Guided provide students with a template worksheet where constructed)
they fill in for the audio clips emotion in the voice being
careful to recognise pitch, loudness and rise/fall
- Independently in their work books students use STEAL to
analyse an audio clip (play few times before analysis)
Lesson 8: Comparing Novella and Film (AFTER VIEWING) - Large screen for viewing - Discussion
- Teacher notes
- Using parallel scenes from novella and film, view and discuss - Speaker
the adaptations - similarity and differences between the two - Novella
- Discuss the difference in how characterisation is portrayed
Lesson plan 2
Class: Duration:
Stage 3 40 Minutes
Key Learning Area: Lesson Topic:
English Comparing Novella and Film (After viewing)
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Recent Prior Experience: Students worked on Intonations and voice quality characterisation in film adaptation using STEAL in modelled,
guided and independent activities.
Lesson Content / Indicators Timing Teaching Strategies / Learning Experiences: Resources and Organisation:
of Learning (What is (mins) (Howit is taught)
Taught): Write detailed steps showing what the teacher (T) will do
Note key skills, concepts and and what students (Ss) will do.
values addressed in each
section. Link to your
Indicators of Learning.
INTRODUCTION
Recap of learning and 10mins T and Ss will discuss adaptations between text and film Ss sit on the mat. T will
adaptations between texts and specifically the studies text. initiate discussion with
media T will ask Ss which version of the text they enjoyed the students.
Coraline which version of the most and why, volunteers can answer and T will choose
narrative you liked and why? some to share.
DEVELOPMENT
T will read to and show class 25mins T will play clips and read novella comparison scenes. Ss will sit on the carpet then
parallels scenes from the T will initiate discussion forming students in move to their desks.
novella and film. Ss will be think-pair-share groupings T roams and selects students
asked to discuss the difference Ss will discuss question asked by teacher regarding the to share their discussion at the
and similarity between the two two versions. end of the lesson.
versions. T will gather each pair to share with the class their
Ss will discuss with peers how discussion regarding the topic questions.
characterisation between the
two versions is portrayed and
the differences they
discovered
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CLOSURE
T recap of the unit. Finishing 5 mins T recap of unit and congratulate Ss for finishing, wrap of Ss move to the carpet.
up with quick wrap up of the unit and learning.
comprehension across two
narrative versions.
References:
Focused Texts: