Momo Daughter of The Sea

Task

1.    Princess Iyomon describes her first sight of the sea as captivating and crippling at the same time. Describe a time when you saw something for the first time, this could be the sea or any other thing that fascinated or scared you.

The first time I flew a kite

The first time I flew a kite was a truly epic moment for me, as it was one of the most gleeful moments in my life (maybe everyone else’s too), the feeling as it soared into the upper atmosphere and maybe beyond was simply indescribable.

It was during the (everlasting) celebration of my brothers (seventh) birthday, we had just came back from the cinema and were fully balanced with ying and yang, also set and ready to go Peckham Rye park; shortly, we grabbed a refreshing snack and went to the park.

When we got there I just had to run around (like it was my natural instinct). When my dad finally fixed the kite together, you could almost say it was a piece of art and almost too precious to fly, but alas we did any way; now I could see it almost 50 meters in the sky, when all of a sudden I could see the string gliding in the opposite direction, (whilst my brother was holding it!!) it began sliding around the floor almost as if it was ambling through the sky.

In that moment, a rush of distress had befallen me and in the next, I was chasing my brother around the spacious park with a murderous look on my face, but then I realised I could take his for compensation (and break it)!! A strong surging wind soon paid put to my plan, it simply whished the colourful kite into the atmosphere; the colourful sky dazzled us all so much I was spellbound for what seemed ages..


Overall this experience was exhilarating and compensateful, one never to forget, careless brother or not.

                                                 

Lesson evaluation: I loved this lesson as it was challenging finding the right words to express my anger towards my brother.

A Forest Adventure Activities

Task:
3. Princess Iyomon says they stopped at a rest spot to have their lunch before foraging in the nearby forest areas.

· Role-play this scene.

Forest adventure

Cast

Narrator: (reader of the play)

Princess Iyomon: (a young palace princess)    

Uwa: (Princess Iyomon’s best friend)                            

Edugie: (Princess Iyomon’s maid)

Eseghoi: (Uwa’s younger sister)

Big Girl 1-2-3-5

Narrator:

About two and a half miles into the jungle, princess Iyomon, Uwa, Edugie, Eseghoi and the girls are in the middle of the forest on a cross road on a open clear space getting ready to forage into the forest. It is scorching hot and the time is 2pm in the afternoon.

Scene 1- At a clear spot on a cross road

Princess Iyomon: Ok everyone, we don’t have to walk anymore, we can take a break on this small cross road. (Wiping sweat off head)

Eseghoi: Yes, this is the best time of my life. I finally get to take a sip of water, not just putting my lips against the bottle. (Putting bag on floor)

Uwa: We can eat lunch now; thank goodness I packed an old blanket in my bag for us to eat our lunch on.

Princess Iyomon: Ok, ok, we do not have all the time in the world to eat our lunch, we’ve got to get back in the forest, and believe me, there’s no time to waste. (Munching a piece of her banana sandwich)

Big girl 1: When we have finished our lunch, we will split up into groups and go into the forest, you’ll make sure that you come back at 6.00pm sharp, which will be giving you 4 hours to complete your full circle around the forest.

Big girl 2: You must also remember to not touch a pile of dead leaves in the forest as it could be a sleeping python. (Nodding her head)

Big girl1: You will only have 30 minutes to eat your lunch, now begin.

(Eating silently) 

Scene 2 – On a narrow path in the forest 

Big girl 3: Your 30 minutes is up. I am now going to decide what groups you’re in. group 1, princess Iyomon, Edugie, and big girl 1, group 2, Uwa, Eseghoi and big girl 2 and 3. The rest of you would be in group 3.

Big girl 1: You may now start your journey in the forest. (Leading her group away)

Princess Iyomon: Ok, can we go to the big berry tree first Big Girl 1 or can I call you Lala.

Narrator:

Princess Iyomon and the others carry on walking through the forest and then stop at the big berry tree; all of them want to have a try of the sweet berries.  

Big girl 1: ATTENTION! , you may listen to my instructions. You may take a berry from the tree and move on.

Edugie: Mmmmmm, these berries are so berry-licious. (Picking some for Princess Iyomon)

Princess Iyomon: Let’s make our way to the...............OUCH! , I think I pricked myself; well this stupid plant pricked me. (Starts to cry).

Big girl 1(Lala): Stop crying you baby, here, this leaf is very special for curing cuts and stopping things from bleeding. Come this way, it’s called the AWOLOWO leaf. (Gently pressing it on Iyomon’s hand).

Princess Iyomon: Wow. Thank you. (Moving on)

Big girl 1: We have only got 2 hours left to complete our journey, or do we only have 15 minutes left? Yes, we do. We better start making our way back; this wasn’t much of an adventure.

Narrator:

Princess Iyomon and the others start to make their way back to the crossroad.

Scene 3

Princess Iyomon: Are we there yet? (Groaning beneath her breath)

Big girl 1(Lala): Yes we are here. (Rushing to get some water)

Big girl 3: Hey, girls, did you enjoy your trip around the forest?

Princess Iyomon: Yeah!

Big girl 5: Come on. Let’s go home now. (They all pick their bags up and start to walk home). 

 

Forest Adventure

Cast:

Princess Iyomon (Princess of Benin)

Uwa (princess’ friend)                                                          

Edugie (maid)                                                                      

Eseghoi (Uwa’s sister)                                                             

 Big Girl 1, 2, 3,4,5,6

Narrator: Princess Iyomon and her friends had walked for round about two and a half miles into the depths of the forest to get some pure spring water from The Cool Cave.

Scene 1: On a crossroad.

Big girl 2: Who wants to eat?                                                     

 Princess Iyomon: Me, Me, Me.                                                  

Big girl one: (skunks of her bag) ok, we’ll eat.

Uwa: Thank you.(drops her bag) I am starved.

Big girl 6: You guys have about 20 minutes to eat lunch then we shall split up and look around.

Edugie: Let’s eat then.

(Everyone tucks in.)

Scene 2: They leave and split up.

Princess Iyomon: (picks up her bag) Can me and Uwa go down that path?

Big girl 4: Ok (sighs) but don’t do anything stupid.

Uwa Ok, ok, it’s not like we’re going to run into a snake or something.

Big girl 5: Don’t be too sure about that.

Eseghoi: I’m going to look around (sighs).

(Princess Iyomon runs into the forest with Uwa skipping behind.)

Scene 3: In the depths of the forest everyone is exploring.

Princess Iyomon: Come on slow coach.

Uwa: I’m not as quick as you.

Princess Iyomon: Look at the berries (she drools) I simply must have one.

Uwa : I’m staying back here.

Princess Iyomon: Did that stick just m...m...moooove?

(Snake rears up.)

Princess Iyomon: Run, Run, Run. There’s a snake.

(They run back to the others.)

Eseghoi: What took you so long?

Princess Iyomon: (she looks at Uwa, Uwa looks back at her.) Nothing; just looking.

Scene 4: Everyone is back at Uwa’s house.

Princess Iyomon: What a day!

Uwa: You can say that again.

Princess Iyomon: See ya. (Waves good bye.)

Uwa: See ya.

CURTAINS

Task: Princess Iyomon says they were given the usual drill on keeping safe in the forest. Produce a safety leaflet for use on your class next excursion

Bletchley Park trip 

Safety guide 

To have an enjoyable time on your outing, remember to observe the following: 

·        ¨Follow the coach rules and driver’s instructions.

·        ¨ Do not distract the driver whilst he is driving.

·        ¨ Follow your team leader’s instructions at all times

·        ¨ If you need the toilet consult your group leader

·        ¨ Keep all  possessions with you at all times

·        ¨ Do not throw your litter on the floor

·        ¨ Do not talk to strangers

·        ¨ Do not wander off by yourself

·        ¨ Stay with your partner at all times

·        ¨ Keep the group in sight at all times

·        ¨ If you get lost go to the nearest member of  authority

Hot tips:

·        ¨ Remember this rhyme: red on yellow can kill a fellow, red on black venom lack : this means beware of bugs, they could bite you

·        ¨ Beware of high voltage electrical equipment : keep your hands to yourself

·        ¨ Handle only the equipment you have been given permission to do so, remember that some of the equipment are very old and cannot be replaced.

·        ¨ Show consideration to your classmates and be quiet do not call out during group teaching or discussions.

Have a fun day out!

Task:

·        Prepare some questions for a character interview with Princess Iyomon on the snake scene.

· Prepare some questions for Uwa

LO: to compose a variety of questions for a character

Think about questions for Princess Iyiomon:

·        Why did you go too far into the forest?

·        Why didn’t you listen to your friend Uwa?

·        What made you run ahead of  Uwa?

·        Do you think you should keep the snake experience to yourself or just tell someone about it? Explain your answer. 

Snappy answers:

·        What happened when you saw the snake?

·        Did you look carefully at the snake?

·        How did you feel when you saw the snake?

·        Sum up your experience in one word.

Think about questions for Uwa:

·        Do you think you should have stayed with the group?

·        Couldn’t you have told one of the big girls that Princess Iyiomon was gone or tell them that she found a snake? Why?

·        Why did you follow Princess Iyiomon in the first place?

·        What do you think might have happened if you did not run away from the snake?

Snappy answers:

·        What made you run away from the snake?

·        Who told you to go with Princess Iyiomon?

·        Which part of the forest did you go to?

·        Were you petrified during the walk back home?

L.O: To compose a variety of questions for a character.

Questions for Uwa

Right There Questions

1. What food did you eat in your pack lunch box?

2. Who travelled with you on your journey? 

3. Which day did you go on your journey?

4. What transportation did you use to get to the forest?

5. How many berries did you eat?

6. What did the snake look like?

Think about questions

1. If Princess Iyomon had not spotted the snake, what do you think would have happened?

2. When Princess Iyomon screamed snake, how were you feeling at that moment? Why?

3. When you and Princess Iyomon explored the forest together, do you think it was wrong to go out without an adult?

4. From seeing a snake, would you ever explore the forest again?

5. Where you embarrassed and upset that you only found six snails when the others found many more?

6. What part of the forest did you rest in?

7. What score out of ten, would you give your adventure?

8. Have you ever explored the rainforest before this time?

Questions for: Princess Iyomon

1. What time did you leave to go to the forest?

2. Is there a specific name for the forest?

3. Where did you take a rest in the forest?

4. Did you ask the big girls for permission to go out by yourself in the forest?

5. Who travelled with you besides Uwa?

6. How many hours did you spend in the rainforest?1. When you saw the snake, was it the scariest thing you had ever seen?

Think about questions

2. Explain your experience in the forest?

3. If you wrote a book about your adventure, what would it be called?

4. Using one word, how would you explain your experience?

5. Why do you always write your adventures in blogs instead of in diaries?

6. If the snake reacted in a bad way, do you think you would have ended up coming out of the forest with an injury?

7. Would you ever explore the forest again, despite the snake incident?

8. Would you say that this adventure is your least favourite?

9. What was your favourite part of the adventure?  Why was this so?

 

Task: Prepare some expert interview questions for the snake in role as the expert to find out information about what life is like as a snake. 

1.     What type of snake are you?

2.     What were you doing staying so still when Princess Iyomon saw you?

3.     Can you explain why you are long and thin?

4.     You are green, are there patterned snakes in this rainforest? Which ones?

5.     Can you say if your home (habitat) in the rainforest is safe or not?

6.     I have heard that snakes shed their skins regularly, can you explain why?

7.     Are you a poisonous snake and are all snakes poisonous?

8.     How do you feel about humans chopping down trees in your rainforest?

9.     Do you think you could survive in any other habitat? Explain your answer.

10.                        What defence mechanism do you have?

11.                        How do you protect yourself against predators?

12.                        How do you (snakes) have your babies?

13.                        Have you ever witnessed a member of your family being killed, if so what happened?

14.                        Have you ever bitten a human? If so where and why did you do so?

15.                        I have been watching some nature programmes and in one of them, I saw a snake swallow a big rodent. Can you explain how such a thin snake managed that?

16.                        Can you explain why some snakes wrap themselves around big animals; suffocate them before swallowing them; would it not be kinder to swallow them straight away so they don’t have to suffer a slow and painful death?

17.                        Are there any snakes that are herbivores?

18.                        What would you say are the advantages and disadvantages of being a cold blooded animal?

19.                        What challenges do you face when you have to use heat vision to spot your prey?

20.                        Is there anything else you would like to say?