Tuesday's lesson

The Arrival


What does the book say about journey? List

How does it say it? Identify aspects of plot, character, symbols, composition of pictures, juxtapositioning and repetition.

If you want to set this up as a table, that's fine. After reading, work in a small group. Be ready to lead the class through one aspect of journey.

• Journey serves a purpose
• Sometimes a form of escape – journey to a better place and a better life
o Escaping from danger
o Oppression
o Persecution
o War

• Involves promises
o Promises of a better life
o The fact that you may be able to be with your family
o Living up to your responsibilities
o Promises to your family
o Promises to yourself
o Promises to your country
o Promises to the country to are immigrating to

• New, different and unfamiliar
o Lifestyle
o Atmosphere
o Culture
o Food
o Language
o Employment
o Community
o Animals
o Religion
o Safety

• When you get there: you have to…
o Break down barriers
o Language
o Culture
o Meeting new people
o Need to be determined to make a new life – be prepared to work from the bottom up
o Assimilate to new cultures

• Journey is affected by
o The people we meet
o Kindness makes the experience positive
o Transportation

• Journey can be very challenging
o Road-blocks
o Weather
o Distance
o Loneliness
o Communication barrier
o Danger

• The people you meet will have their own journey
• Can often be a long process
• Facing the unknown – need hope
• Journey means separation from people and loved ones