The text is written in the simple rhythmic voice of Cicada, with an economy of words and gestures, always ending with ‘Tok, Tok, Tok!’ The story comments on the absurdity of corporate life, reflects on the life cycle of the cicada (up to 17 years underground) and suggests the possibility of transformation. The language of Cicada is also simple, yet expressive. The art is deceptively simple, allowing the viewer to project their own imaginings onto the page. Cicada’s green head is the only colour on many pages. Tan’s rich oil paintings depict the bleak office environment in shades of grey. What happens then is simply extraordinary. Upon retirement he climbs Escher-like stairs to the roof of the building. For 17 years he slaves away, living onsite, bullied by co-workers and given no recognition. The eponymous Cicada is an office worker in a cubicle in a grey, featureless building. Developing a strong problem and guide to help resolve this problem.In Cicada, award-winning artist and author Shaun Tan has produced another stunning masterpiece of minimalist social commentary that will resonate with adults and children alike. Developing an in depth character your audience can relate to. Using meaning or lesson learnt behind the story. Our three focus areas for the next five weeks will be: Please take some time at the beginning of this lesson to explain to your students that we are going to focus on developing our narrative writing skills. Assessment Tables (Includes NSW outcomes) Powerpoint 2 Lesson Resources (Includes game, stimulus questions, hyperlinks, planning funnel and assessment NAPLAN stimulus) Powerpoint 1 Cicada Resources (Includes stimulus imagery and printables)
Inspiration Text: Needed: Cicada by Shaun Tan Uses correct sentence structure (Built on from previous lessons and retouched) Has correct structure (Built on from previous lessons and retouched) The story has a meaning or lesson learnt. Has an involved problem that is solved with the help of a guide. The Program aims to improve the students’ ability to write a narrative text that: After the students work on developing their main character they will focus on using suspension and mood to create a complication for their main character that creates tension and hold the reader’s interest. The two Powerpoint resources provided in this package include Youtube hyperlinks of narrative examples that your class will enjoy watching and comparing. The students will analyse and critique, Cicada by Shaun Tan as a guide to thinking creatively to develop their main character and connecting with their audience. This writing program is an 11 lesson sequence that guides your students to writing more engaging narratives.
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