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Did you know the very first movies didn’t have sound or colour like the movies we watch today? You had to watch the pictures closely to figure out what was going on! Use your imagination to make the boy and girl in the book, Where Happiness Hides, into more complete characters by making up their conversations based on the pictures.

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Curriculum codes:

Year 2: ACELA1469, ACELY1670

Ideal for: Lower Primary Ages 5 -7

Themes:

think and connect

Time required: 30 minutes

Curriculum connections: English, Visual Arts, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability

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Where Happiness Hides ebook

Two sentences, one from each character, is probably enough for each image.

If kids are struggling to imagine a conversation, role-play with them. Ask a question as the girl, and have them respond as the boy. Then for the next image, have them ask the question.

Encourage kids to stay away from the obvious, such as “‘I like raspberries,’ said the girl.” Instead, add an opinion and description: “‘Raspberries are so sweet and delicious!’ said the girl.”

To extend kids, ask them to include some description of the actions of the kids.

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Silent Movies (home learning)

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