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Orphans of the Tide: Fiction Lesson 2

What do you think you know?

What?
Who?
Why?
Where?
How?
When?

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What do you know and think?

All Ellie could do was stare at the hand.

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From: Orphans of the Tide by Struan Murray © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

Today's Question(s)

A) What impressions do you get of Hargrath?

B) How does Hargrath feel towards Seth?

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All Ellie could do was stare at the hand. It gripped her ankle, freezing cold against her skin. She jerked her leg away and swallowed, kneeling to inspect the hand, and the arm it was connected to. Ellie touched the hand with the tip of her finger. The fingers curled around hers. She didn’t want to pull to hard, in case the person inside was caught against something. But the rest of the arm came easily. Then a shoulder came too, bony and bloody. Then tangled black hair. A head. A face. A boy, gasping for breath. The crowd cried out. “How did you–?” Ellie stammered. “What were you–? Why were you in that whale?” But the boy wasn’t listening. He was skinny, yet muscular-looking, and his body heaved with every breath he drew. “Where am I?” he asked. “The Angelus Waterfront,” said Ellie.

From: Orphans of the Tide by Struan Murray © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

“Waterfront…” he said. “Waterfront of what?” This boy was really confused, “Of the City.” “Which city?” Ellie stared at him, puzzled and a little frightened. There was only one city. There was a commotion on the sea wall. Ellie could hear the old preacher returning. “It’s the Enemy!” he screeched. “What’s happening?” said Seth. “An Inquisitor’s coming,” said Ellie, “But don’t worry, you’ll be fine. Unless it’s … oh no” A powerfully built man appeared at the sea wall, taller than anyone in the crowd. He wore a black sealskin greatcoat that spilled down to his ankles and a silver chain across his chest. He had a thick neck and broad shoulders and a face that was pale and puffy, haunted by a shadow of handsomeness that had been lost along the way. His eyes were deep, dark pits, and held no expression. He looked like a corpse for whom death was a small inconvenience. Seth raised an eyebrow. “Who’s that?” “He’s…” Ellie’s mouth was dry. “Inquisitor Hargrath.”

From: Orphans of the Tide by Struan Murray © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

He took two steps towards Seth, but, after a moment’s pause, took a small step back. It was odd to see such a monster of a man hesitate before this skinny, barely dressed boy, yet Ellie almost thought she saw fear flicker in Hargrath’s dead eyes. “What were you doing inside that whale?” said Hargrath. “Sir, the boy’s done nothing wrong.” Ellie stepped quickly between them. “He was stuck in that whale – I had to rescue him.” His eyes drifted impassively over Seth, like a butcher deciding how to carve up a carcass. “Do you see it child?” he asked Seth, in a quiet growl. Seth frowned. “See what?” “The Enemy.” “Who?” “The God Who Drowned the Gods. It’s been speaking to you, hasn’t it? It saved you from this whale? Only the Vessel could survive being inside a whale.” he said. “What’s the Vessel?” said Seth. “You are,” said Hargrath.

From: Orphans of the Tide by Struan Murray © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

Vocabulary

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heaves

Inquisitor

commotion

inconvenience

impassively

carcass

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From: Orphans of the Tide by Struan Murray © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

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“How did you–?” Ellie stammered. “What were you–? Why were you in that whale?” But the boy wasn’t listening. He was skinny, yet muscular-looking, and his body heaved with every breath he drew.

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From: Orphans of the Tide by Struan Murray © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

heaved

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commotion

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Inquisitor

inconvenience

impassively

carcass

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Reveal Vocabulary

Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.

All Ellie could do was stare at the hand. It gripped her ankle, freezing cold against her skin. She jerked her leg away and swallowed, kneeling to inspect the hand, and the arm it was connected to. Ellie touched the hand with the tip of her finger. The fingers curled around hers. She didn’t want to pull to hard, in case the person inside was caught against something. But the rest of the arm came easily. Then a shoulder came too, bony and bloody. Then tangled black hair. A head. A face. A boy, gasping for breath. The crowd cried out. “How did you–?” Ellie stammered. “What were you–? Why were you in that whale?” But the boy wasn’t listening. He was skinny, yet muscular-looking, and his body heaved with every breath he drew. “Where am I?” he asked. “The Angelus Waterfront,” said Ellie.

From: Orphans of the Tide by Struan Murray © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

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Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.

“Waterfront…” he said. “Waterfront of what?” This boy was really confused, “Of the City.” “Which city?” Ellie stared at him, puzzled and a little frightened. There was only one city. There was a commotion on the sea wall. Ellie could hear the old preacher returning. “It’s the Enemy!” he screeched. “What’s happening?” said Seth. “An Inquisitor’s coming,” said Ellie, “But don’t worry, you’ll be fine. Unless it’s…oh no” A powerfully built man appeared at the sea wall, taller than anyone in the crowd. He wore a black sealskin greatcoat that spilled down to his ankles and a silver chain across his chest. He had a thick neck and broad shoulders and a face that was pale and puffy, haunted by a shadow of handsomeness that had been lost along the way. His eyes were deep, dark pits, and held no expression. He looked like a corpse for whom death was a small inconvenience. Seth raised an eyebrow. “Who’s that?” “He’s…” Ellie’s mouth was dry. “Inquisitor Hargrath.”

From: Orphans of the Tide by Struan Murray © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

Reveal Vocabulary

Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.

He took two steps towards Seth, but, after a moment’s pause, took a small step back. It was odd to see such a monster of a man hesitate before this skinny, barely dressed boy, yet Ellie almost thought she saw fear flicker in Hargrath’s dead eyes. “What were you doing inside that whale?” said Hargrath. “Sir, the boy’s done nothing wrong.” Ellie stepped quickly between them. “He was stuck in that whale – I had to rescue him.” His eyes drifted impassively over Seth, like a butcher deciding how to carve up a carcass. “Do you see it child?” he asked Seth, in a quiet growl. Seth frowned. “See what?” “The Enemy.” “Who?” “The God Who Drowned the Gods. It’s been speaking to you, hasn’t it? It saved you from this whale? Only the Vessel could survive being inside a whale.” he said. “What’s the Vessel?” said Seth. “You are,” said Hargrath.

From: Orphans of the Tide by Struan Murray © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

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Seth raised an eyebrow. “Who’s that?” “He’s…” Ellie’s mouth was dry. “Inquisitor Hargrath.” He took two steps towards Seth, but, after a moment’s pause, took a small step back. It was odd to see such a monster of a man hesitate before this skinny, barely dressed boy, yet Ellie almost thought she saw fear flicker in Hargrath’s dead eyes.

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From: Orphans of the Tide by Struan Murray © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

My Turn
Your Turn

Echo Read

“Who’s that?”

“He’s…”

Ellie’s mouth was dry.

“Inquisitor Hargrath.”

He took two steps towards Seth,

but, after a moment’s pause,

took a small step back.

It was odd to see such a monster of a man

hesitate before this skinny, barely dressed boy,

yet Ellie almost thought she saw fear flicker

in Hargrath’s dead eyes.

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From: Orphans of the Tide by Struan Murray © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

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Seth raised an eyebrow. “Who’s that?” “He’s…” Ellie’s mouth was dry. “Inquisitor Hargrath.” He took two steps towards Seth, but, after a moment’s pause, took a small step back. It was odd to see such a monster of a man hesitate before this skinny, barely dressed boy, yet Ellie almost thought she saw fear flicker in Hargrath’s dead eyes.

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From: Orphans of the Tide by Struan Murray © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

Strategy Focus

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Strategy: Read Between the Lines

A) What impressions do you get of Hargrath?

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Reveal Text Marks

“It’s the Enemy!” he screeched. “What’s happening?” said Seth. “An Inquisitor’s coming,” said Ellie, “But don’t worry, you’ll be fine. Unless it’s…oh no”

The author presents Hargrath as frightening and dangerous before he even appears. Ellie first tries to reassure Seth, but her sudden reaction of “Unless it’s… oh no” suggests she immediately becomes fearful when she realises Hargrath is coming. This creates the impression that Hargrath has a terrifying reputation and is someone people dread encountering.

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A) What impressions do you get of Hargrath?

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From: Orphans of the Tide by Struan Murray © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

Strategy Stop

What else could you use to answer today's question(s)?

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Your Turn

A) What impressions do you get of Hargrath?

B) How does Hargrath feel towards Seth?

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Acceptable Answers

Text Mark Evidence - powerfully built man - taller than anyone in the crowd - thick neck and broad shoulders

physically powerful and imposing

Text Mark Evidence his eyes were deep, dark pits, and held no expression

cold and emotionless

Text Mark Evidence - haunted by a shadow of handsomeness that had been lost along the way - like a corpse for whom death was a small inconvenience

worn-down and death-like

A) What impressions do you get of Hargrath?

Text Mark Evidence - “What were you doing inside that whale?” said Hargrath - “Do you see it child?” he asked Seth

experienced in questioning and judging

Text Mark Evidence “You are,” said Hargrath

decisive

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Text Mark Evidence - after a moment’s pause, took a small step back - ...fear flicker in Hargrath’s dead eyes

secretly hesitant or unsettled by Seth

Practise & Apply

Acceptable Answers

Text Mark Evidence - “Do you see it child?” - “Only the Vessel could survive being inside a whale” -“You are,” said Hargrath

suspicious and convinced Seth is the Vessel

B) How does Hargrath feel towards Seth?

Text Mark Evidence like a butcher deciding how to carve up a carcass

dehumanises Seth and sees him as an object

Text Mark Evidence - after a moment’s pause, took a small step back - …fear flicker in Hargrath’s dead eyes

fearful and unsettled by Seth

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Practise & Apply

Quiz Time

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Which One's Right?

“How did you–?” Ellie stammered. “What were you–? Why were you in that whale?” Why has the author included this sentence?

A) to explain to the reader why the boy was inside the whale

B) to show how shockedand confused Ellie is

C) to describe the boy’s experience in the whale

D) to show Ellie makingfriends with the boy

Match Me

Match the character to their action:

4) The old preacher

1) Ellie

3) Hargrath

2) Seth

C) is accused of being the Vessel

B) stands between Seth and Hargrath

A) says “It’s the enemy!”

D) interrogates Seth about the whale

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Check

Find Me

Find a word which shows that Hargrath is trying to show no emotion towards Seth.

His eyes drifted impassively over Seth, like a butcher deciding how to carve up a carcass.

Discuss then check

impassively

Sequence Me

Put these events in the correct order:

A) Hargrath questions Seth.

B) Seth is pulled out of the whale.

C) Seth is confused about where he is.

D) Ellie hopes that the Inquisitor isn’t Hargrath.

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Check

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Copyright Notice

This document has been supplied under a CLA Licence with specific terms of use. It is protected by copyright and, save as may be permitted by law, it may not be further copied, stored, re-copied electronically or otherwise shared, even for internal purposes, without the prior further permission of the Rightsholder. Extracts sourced from: Orphans of the Tide by Struan Murray © 2020 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.