Shared Reading - Once - Morris Gleitzman

Chapter 2 (p. 9)

1. ‘Once I stayed awake all night, waiting for Mum and Dad to arrive.' - What does this mean?

2. What memories and physical evidence does Felix have of his parents? What beliefs does Felix hold about what will happen?

3. Explain the importance of Felix’s notebook. Identify 4 things this notebook symbolizes. 4

4. Theme - Being displaced - Explain how this relates to this chapter.

5. Reflection - The book burning. What did Felix “think” the men in armbands were doing? What were they actually doing and why?