Part 5 (p26)

After the orientation often comes the rising action. This is where the character/s deals with some form of conflict or tension. The tension usually builds until the climax, the highest point of action (like a boss fight).

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What happens in this chapter? What type of conflict is described?

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Phil's father has some strong feelings about black people in sports. Reread the conversation Phil has with his father about this. What is your opinion?

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What does Phil notice about Dad’s interactions with Lucy?

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What does Phil realise about his Dad?

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Imagine you were Phil having a conversation with Dad. What could you say to him about prejudice?

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A text response - either write or use screencastify to share your opinion about part 5 of the text

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A summary of part 5 and a prediction of part 6

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A profile of Phil - how has he changed in the novel?

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