A literature unit based on the Williams’ Model of cognitive-affective
interaction.
Paradox:
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Why is Nam-Huong unable to cry real tears after such a traumatic
experience?
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Attribute Listing:
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Survey 15 people to discover what makes a good friend.
Describe Nan-Huong.
Describe Miss Lily.
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Analogy:
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How does Nam-Huong feel going to school?
How does she feel when the tyres on her bike are let down?
How is a violent storm like the feelings inside Nam-Huong?
How do the other children react when Nam-Huong refuses their
invitations to play?
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Discrepancy:
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Imagine that you are lost in a place where no one speaks
your language and the culture is totally foreign. Write a
letter to a friend back in Australia describing how you feel
to be without the comforts of home and things that are familiar
to you.
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Provocative:
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Choose an animal that represents your character. Write a
poem highlighting the animal’s attributes.
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Examples of Habit:
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'Why must we go?' Write a report describing the plight of
refugees.
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Tolerance for Ambiguity:
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What would happen if we didn’t have organisations like
the United Nations to aid refugees?
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Intuitive Expression:
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Describe, using your senses, what makes you feel safe and
unsafe.
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SAFE |
UNSAFE |
| Sight |
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| Smell |
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| Taste |
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| Hearing |
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| Touch |
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Visualisation:
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Design and make your own symbol for an organisation representing
peace and freedom.
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