Teaching and Learning Sequence: "Serin" by Sanda Lum

This sequence is designed to engage students in reading, comprehension, and creative activities. Lesson 1: Introduction and Reading Objective: Students will be introduced to the story and characters of "Serin" and will read the text to understand the plot and themes. 1. Introduction o Begin with a brief introduction to the picture book "Serin" by Sanda Lum. o Discuss the main character, Serin, and her journey. o Show the cover of the book and ask students to predict what the story might be about. 2. Reading the Text o Read the text aloud to the class, or have students take turns reading sections. o Pause at key points to discuss the plot and characters. o Ask comprehension questions to ensure students understand the story. 3. Discussion o Discuss the main events of the story. o Ask students to share their thoughts on Serin's journey and the challenges she faces. o Explore the themes of bravery, adventure, and self-discovery. Lesson 2: Character Analysis and Creative Writing Objective: Students will analyse the characters in the story and engage in creative writing activities. 1. Character Analysis o Discuss the main characters: Serin, the Archernar Bird, and Keara Carrister. o Create a character map for each character, highlighting their traits, motivations, and relationships. o Ask students to compare and contrast the characters. 2. Creative Writing o Have students write a diary entry from Serin's perspective, describing her feelings and experiences during her journey. o Encourage students to use descriptive language and include details from the story. o Share and discuss some of the diary entries with the class.

Lesson 3: Art and Drama Activities Lesson 4: Reflection and Extension Activities Objective: Students will reflect on the story and engage in extension activities to reinforce their learning. 1. Reflection o Ask students to reflect on what they learned from the story. o Discuss the themes and messages of the book. o Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about the story. 2. Extension Activities o Provide options for extension activities, such as writing a sequel to the story, creating a comic strip, or researching the real-life locations mentioned in the book. o Allow students to choose an activity that interests them and work on it independently or in small groups. o Share and discuss the completed extension activities with the class.

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