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Jonathan Peel UCGS 2013

YEAR 9

THE KNIFE OF NEVER LETTING GO: Activities.

[THE KNIFE OF NEVER LETTING GO, BY

PATRICK NESS. A GUIDE PREPARED FOR YEAR 9 UCGS. A few ideas to help you get the most out of your reading

PART 1: Vocabulary list

Choose 5 words and use them in full sentences below:

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DYSTOPIA:

What is a Dystopia?

Write a definition here:

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What features of the opening chapter prepare the reader for a dystopia?

Write a paragraph here to explain your view – remember to quote!

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Imagine a world with NOISE: Write your noise here, at this precise moment – don’t try to

edit it or analyse it.

SHOW. DON’T TELL! This is the fundamental reason that readers become engrossed

in a narrative – they want to have their questions answered.

In Part 1, Ness introduces many ideas which are not explained

to the reader until later in the novel.

Use this table to track ideas from the first mention to the

explanation.

page show page tell

5 What is noise?

9 How was Todd’s ma the

“last of the women”?

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Draw Todd and annotate the drawing using quotations from the text. The image should be

Todd in the swamp after leaving home.

TASK: Read page 67and 68 as far as “I know what a girl is”.

What devices does Ness use in these pages to ensure that the reader is fully engaged with the

story?

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WHAT’S IN A NAME? “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet”.

Writers use a technique called INTERTEXTUALITY when

they embed references to a second work of literature to add

depth to the original work.

RESEARCH:

VIOLA: Used as a character name by Shakespeare…

AARON: A character in the old testament…

Why do you think Ness has chosen to call key characters

these names?

VIOLA: AARON:

to the reader until later in the novel. You can go back and fill

in explanations as we reach them.

Use this table to track ideas from the second section of the

novel.

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SHOW. DON’T TELL!

This is the fundamental reason that readers become engrossed

In Part 3, Ness develops many ideas which are not explained

Use this table to track ideas from the third section of the

novel.

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Prediction:

You are half way through the novel. Based on what you have read so far, how do you think

the story will end?

Work with a partner to predict the end of the story.

Write your prediction below and be sure to include the evidence for your prediction based on

foreshadowing and other devices Ness has used thus far.

Don’t just write about Todd and Viola; be sure to think about Mayor Prentiss, Davy, Aaron

and any other characters we have been introduced to.

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Create a story board for chapter 25: Use 8 pictures and write a quotation beneath each.

QUESTIONS:

Why did Todd kill the Spackle?

How is his action linked to his feeling of self-loathing?

Why is Viola so anguished at this point?

What might we read into Todd's reaction to the killing?

What significance is there in the cloth with which Aaron covers Viola's mouth and nose before stabbing Todd?

Why is Aaron killing Todd - how does this tie in with the message given by Davy?

In Part 4, Ness continues to develop many ideas which are not

explained to the reader until later in the novel. You can go

back and fill in explanations as we reach them.

Use this table to track ideas from the fourth section of the

novel.

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Use this table to track ideas from the second section of the

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In chapter 31, how does Ness generate excitement and tension?

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Compare the societies of Prentisstown, Carbonel Downs and Farbranch. What do you notice

about the attitudes and prejudices of New World society?

Be ready for a debate on this motion:

“This House believes that New World really is a better world”

You will debate in two teams of 4 in British Parliamentary format. All will be explained…

You will need to prepare to speak either for or against the motion and will be allowed a

maximum of 4 minutes for your speech.

Write a review of the novel here. Use all the TRAPPERS you require to review this book for

the school library.

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How effective is the ending of the novel? Would you want to

read the second part of the trilogy?

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FINAL TASK:

IN YOUR GROUP, film a 3 minute trailer for this novel.

You will need a storyboard, a script and carefully chosen camera shots. Good Luck!

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