THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE LESSON PLAN 1

READING, SPEAKING and WRITING
Before you read...
What do these expressions mean:
To wave- Example: she waved at me to say hello from the distance.
To take the hint-Example: he didn’t say directly he didn’t want to go to the party but I took the hint when he said he was tired.
Read up to Saturday January 24th.
After you read or while you are reading…
If you are in the right mood for acting, just go straight to number 9!
;)))
1-Look at Adrian’s New Year’s resolutions.  Which ones do you think he will actually put in practice? Which ones will he not? Why do you think so?
2-In what ways is Adrian reproachful to his family?
3-What different characters are mentioned and what can you tell us about them?
4-This novel was written in the 80’s. What is now not politically correct, offensive or sexist…? What could hurt animal lovers now ? (the British were animal lovers back in the 80’s)
5-What examples of black humour can you find in the entries?
6-How does Adrian Mole come across in this diary? (=what impression does he make?)
   You can put it this way: in our opinion, he comes across as…(+adjective)
7-How does Adrian like his parents? (=what opinion has he got of his parents?)
8-How would you describe Adrian’s attraction to Pandora?
9--CHOOSE A SITUATION DESCRIBED AND ENACT IT with a dialogue. The rest of the class will have to guess which entry inspired you.

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