Rap point 2

How has the writer and illustrator made a connection with local newspapers?

How has the author, Jackie French, used ordinary words in innovative ways to create humour?

Task 1 for Rap point 2

Read The Shaggy Gully Times and then read a local newspaper. Discuss which ideas from local newspapers have been used and adapted by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley. You may wish to make a comparison table to list your ideas. Remember to read the author’s words in the preface.

Task 2 for Rap point 2

Revisit The Shaggy Gully Times to find examples of puns and supporting illustrations that create humour. Rap sheet 4 may help you with this activity. After revisiting the text and discussing the creative use of words and phrases, you may have found some characters particularly interesting or amusing. Who do you think is the most interesting character? Rap sheet 5 will help you organise your thoughts to make an informed decision. This may form part of your response to the 2nd task for Rap point 2.

Additional task for Rap point 2

Read the sports page article, ‘Kiwis versus Wallabies in match of the year’ on page 27. Use Rap sheet 6 to help you discuss the features of the text. This may help you with your task for Rap point 3.

Post your class response to the rap blog once your teacher has approved the final message. Your class might wish to respond to the comments from other rappers via the rap blog.