Planning with a quality text:

Comprehension:Inferential meaning – why did Jason go to war whereas Leigh refused?

Using a map – plot the jounery that Jason makes

Reading:Tune into context – where is Vietnam? Culture of Vietnam,

Talking and listening:Invite students to share any experiences they have had with the Vietnam warEg. Had a relative that served

Writing:SummaryLetter from another character

Insert BookAuthor

Vietnam DiaryBy Mark Wilson

iPad apps:

imovie – make a mini movie about a conversation the 2 brothers may have

Making:Make a picture/letter – look old- worldy

Other: Vocabulary:Key words

Andrea Hillbrick 2013