Boy Overboard
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As part of English this term, we are reading a novel titled, Boy Overboard by Morris Gleitzman.
Gleitzman writes of Jamal, who just wants to play football, but with a sister defying Taleban
curfews and parents running an illegal school, his problems escalate until the whole family must
flee Afghanistan in search of refuge in Australia. Serious themes and dilemmas are presented with
a large ration of humour and morals derived from the beautiful game: namely, never give up!
Students are given a list of words for their glossary in order to improve their vocabulary as well as comprehension questions to ensure student understanding of the concepts, plot and characters. Students will also complete a project on the novel and write a persuasive essay. Below is a link to the assignment handout. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me on [email protected]
Kind Regards,
Ms. Emel
As part of English this term, we are reading a novel titled, Boy Overboard by Morris Gleitzman.
Gleitzman writes of Jamal, who just wants to play football, but with a sister defying Taleban
curfews and parents running an illegal school, his problems escalate until the whole family must
flee Afghanistan in search of refuge in Australia. Serious themes and dilemmas are presented with
a large ration of humour and morals derived from the beautiful game: namely, never give up!
Students are given a list of words for their glossary in order to improve their vocabulary as well as comprehension questions to ensure student understanding of the concepts, plot and characters. Students will also complete a project on the novel and write a persuasive essay. Below is a link to the assignment handout. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me on [email protected]
Kind Regards,
Ms. Emel