1. Word cloud
120 seconds
What is the title of the book?
2. Slide
60 seconds
The prologue of The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind introduces William Kamkwamba and his family and their struggles in the face of drought and famine. William uses his ingenuity to build a windmill that will pump water for his family’s crops and save his village from famine. Questions from the prologue ask readers to think about the courage it took for William to try something so bold and the impact it had on his community.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Prologue Questions
3. Slide
60 seconds
Wind Energy: Wind energy is the energy created by the movement of air. It is a form of renewable energy which can be harnessed to generate electricity. Renewable Energy: Renewable energy is energy that is generated from natural sources which can be replenished or replaced in a short period of time. Harnessing: Harnessing is the process of capturing and controlling a natural resource to be used as a source of energy.
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4. Poll
60 seconds
What did you think of the prologue of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
- It was really inspiring!
- It was a bit confusing.
- It was a nice, but kind of slow.
- It was a bit too long.
- It was great!
5. Slide
60 seconds
The title of the book 'The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind' was inspired by the true story of William Kamkwamba, a Malawian boy who built a windmill from scrap parts to save his village from famine. The book was first published in 2009 and since then has been translated into over 30 languages. The movie adaptation of the book was released in 2019, and was the first feature film produced and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor.
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6. Open question
300 seconds
What do you think the title 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind' means?
7. Open question
300 seconds
What do you think the author is trying to say with the prologue?
8. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
Why do you think William Kamkwamba was determined to build a windmill despite facing many challenges?
9. Open question
300 seconds
How does the main character's resilience inspire you?
10. Open question
300 seconds
What are some of the obstacles the protagonist faced and how did they overcome them?
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