Windscape https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape an exciting children’s adventure by Paul Murdoch Sat, 16 Dec 2023 18:00:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://glow-prod-glowblogs.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/glowblogs/public/windscape/uploads/sites/9343/2021/02/04192608/cropped-IMG_8717-32x32.jpg?X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEOz%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCWV1LXdlc3QtMSJFMEMCH3LuxUhprQpxP1h1iIqSx13eOnFpkfwrHDU521gxcckCIHxwCGXRCydicXbcXoXcVFzWxfHFR1J4AhoOWGlbJsayKsIFCLX%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEQBRoMMjczNTcwMTk1NDMzIgwz%2B7gmLfFHqYQ8ESMqlgW8H1ZfJ4xrIYqjH5F2WFSGi9exEomzIzGAdinDZJC8Ea9Eg8vwMTSSYR3R4vjsWWeFoDPlQqLBST%2Ba8dVZUmrFfj6MYuNx%2FPeg71U79IX7evGvUBEX4VHtj5jjSfb8WcO%2Bcok4aDg9ZJzg0SM71X%2Fb55GPKx7Ag3arOP7iBDsnHeAYVndP%2BWzJVDIN3WzZWUzcuL6FG3Ak4MGYrkUF5u3Mc10Wi4aHre%2Bc8FN8L53QEemaHJIjeGYHxxM7831xEPdfsGXgzDzsi3k0ZbnmXQG0KIbc7KUYcro%2FLKn%2BAjWin65eUJzEmPxHJNQaEmI9gk10YzUXx497noitAmn4lVJJmDrPjYyz3tzioapJtx6QQEHNcPBFCJcot%2B0i8RJeZG4JCKi6F4aABpeUs3nOzgDT4frIRAExjcOFy0qDj4CQtg4ZuFl3eS2bc%2Bph34I698VAXL9WBXaZ4QSLVmZokHb6PYMuSD8g5qJirBYBYpP9WIgIYgN2Va5IYs%2F8ao%2FLDmvBiXCNNlZiUaLv1EN4tMpuDQcprcrCaGTgu9IlJQLrJQJljx3LAH23Z%2BWHfkCKL%2F%2FKTOYkIWpy3EiVmiZiK5nYYIuDcNwAZZxUKD57yMJESIYcNsfMHT%2FwP3AWVr5%2BGyrEU5AlAhiH9GmQdWwe6U1n%2F0lolFLkbtfZvexjX9gKsEDkFQayDVmjvm5mdfdIBuO%2F2IqdujvYnCZl9Cj2cE4RSa9vC6N403icCAS13QLHTuAaFP63JKcxGF3HTGqbSZkBh6qhXKyXJ0ZwBddAtGp2tWdjxMmZ53uJjDBp8NKOAOsIoGrnh2gTCr96Gkge7tvXKf7qEi3wB9MT2SYHRtgsExjRr5QcbJdcYeiMDkn%2FBfnnCtADHzCPkarQBjqzAYoT30e4KymFmp5ZvHGMl6puOX%2ByO1S2PQgznvJkVTld2qTqKWPUPRwpJnNp%2B%2BlKAKOdVTk%2Bbo%2F%2BjatR7n2vorierWu4rqdZqTnXSfE9Rzu929o7Z%2FI8Oa1jnTuXIUBMAN5QjaSAf7PPS0xGYMLe2rjUXF%2F5AApd2NoEcgatBy2rcHwXitdIRYxV%2FlMJHXlVDo7YwKlqLLSD%2BVS8a8TK0VZjON0W49qiOMW0dGSwNDdU4lrL&X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=ASIAT7MQN47UZHICYZPI%2F20260518%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260518T042836Z&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-Signature=cb4e3f80f55c42493fd5a231ff8da629817810bd9a81f9f897df635f7ec34aaf Windscape https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape 32 32 noCopyright Paul Murdocheducation,k,12,literacy,nature,adventure,childrenSet in the Western Isles, Windscape is an exciting children’s adventure that explores the dilemma between the usefulness of wind farms and the beautiful scenery they can sometimes destroy. Jenny MacLeod’s mother has died and her father is about to lose their farm after mounting debts. The only way for her and her father to keep their home, set on the beautiful Hushwish Bay, is to sign up to a wind turbine project. When protestors invade their beach and her father has a heart attack, the well-to-do Murdochs take Jenny under their wing. She soon finds out, however, that Mr Murdoch has been keeping letters back from her and her father. Letters that could have saved their home without the need to build the wind farms there in the first place. Will Jenny have time to save everything she loves?an exciting children’s adventure by Paul MurdochPaul Murdochgw09johnstonjohn4@glowmail.org.ukPaul Murdoch Chapter 27 – The Showdown https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/chapter-27-the-showdown/ Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:11:50 +0000 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/?p=240

Topics to explore: porters, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure…
The hospital porters play a big part in this chapter. What other kinds of people might work in a

hospital?
Words to explore : showdown, gown, mishmash, assumed, braced, bedraggled…

Emotions : What thoughts go though Jenny’s head when she finds out the lady protester is Pavel’s mum?

Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece of description…

]]> 240 gw09johnstonjohn4@glowmail.org.uk (Paul Murdoch)noTopics to explore: porters, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure… The hospital porters play a big part in this chapter. What other kinds of people might work in a hospital? Words to explore : showdown, gown, mishmash, assumed, braced, bedraggled… Emotions : What thoughts go though Jenny’s head when she finds out the lady protester is …Paul MurdochTopics to explore: porters, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure… The hospital porters play a big part in this chapter. What other kinds of people might work in a hospital? Words to explore : showdown, gown, mishmash, assumed, braced, bedraggled… Emotions : What thoughts go though Jenny’s head when she finds out the lady protester is …education,k,12,literacy,nature,adventure,children Chapter 28 – The Summer Wind https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/chapter-28-the-summer-wind/ Fri, 16 Apr 2021 18:12:25 +0000 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/?p=242

Topics to explore : peregrine falcon, shepherd’s crook, the island of Mauritius… What species of geese migrate to Scotland in winter?
Words to explore : obelisk, eyesore, triumphantly, skene, moderation, tumbling… Emotions : Why might Jenny have forgiven Pavel?

Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece of description…

]]> 242 gw09johnstonjohn4@glowmail.org.uk (Paul Murdoch)noTopics to explore : peregrine falcon, shepherd’s crook, the island of Mauritius… What species of geese migrate to Scotland in winter? Words to explore : obelisk, eyesore, triumphantly, skene, moderation, tumbling… Emotions : Why might Jenny have forgiven Pavel? Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece …Paul MurdochTopics to explore : peregrine falcon, shepherd’s crook, the island of Mauritius… What species of geese migrate to Scotland in winter? Words to explore : obelisk, eyesore, triumphantly, skene, moderation, tumbling… Emotions : Why might Jenny have forgiven Pavel? Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece …education,k,12,literacy,nature,adventure,children Chapter 26 – The Right Bed https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/chapter-26-the-right-bed/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:10:19 +0000 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/?p=238 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/public/windscape/uploads/sites/9343/2021/03/03130945/Windscape-Chapter-26-MP3-for-Audio-Podcasting.mp3

Topics to explore : wheelchairs, disability, maternity ward,

What are the Paralympic Games?

Words to explore : flagging, prospect, abandoned, buckled, resolutely, lilting, accusatory, ‘Pre-op’.

Emotions : What is Jenny feeling when she finds out that it wasn’t her dad’s empty bed?

Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece of description…

]]> 238 gw09johnstonjohn4@glowmail.org.uk (Paul Murdoch)noTopics to explore : wheelchairs, disability, maternity ward, What are the Paralympic Games? Words to explore : flagging, prospect, abandoned, buckled, resolutely, lilting, accusatory, ‘Pre-op’. Emotions : What is Jenny feeling when she finds out that it wasn’t her dad’s empty bed? Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out …Paul MurdochTopics to explore : wheelchairs, disability, maternity ward, What are the Paralympic Games? Words to explore : flagging, prospect, abandoned, buckled, resolutely, lilting, accusatory, ‘Pre-op’. Emotions : What is Jenny feeling when she finds out that it wasn’t her dad’s empty bed? Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out …education,k,12,literacy,nature,adventure,children Chapter 25 – Framed https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/chapter-25-framed/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:09:50 +0000 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/?p=236 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/public/windscape/uploads/sites/9343/2021/03/03130938/Windscape-Chapter-25-MP3-for-Audio-Podcasting.mp3

Topics to explore : wrestling, Blackberry (type of mobile phone), Hummer…

Big Birdie is described as a gorilla – The Gorilla is the largest living primate. What is a primate?

Words to explore : retinue, henchmen, runts, ‘hen’, framed, glowered, double-take…

Emotions : What is Flynn feeling when he is framed by Pavel? What does Windy feel when he is told the truth?

Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece of description…

]]> 236 gw09johnstonjohn4@glowmail.org.uk (Paul Murdoch)noTopics to explore : wrestling, Blackberry (type of mobile phone), Hummer… Big Birdie is described as a gorilla – The Gorilla is the largest living primate. What is a primate? Words to explore : retinue, henchmen, runts, ‘hen’, framed, glowered, double-take… Emotions : What is Flynn feeling when he is framed by Pavel? What does …Paul MurdochTopics to explore : wrestling, Blackberry (type of mobile phone), Hummer… Big Birdie is described as a gorilla – The Gorilla is the largest living primate. What is a primate? Words to explore : retinue, henchmen, runts, ‘hen’, framed, glowered, double-take… Emotions : What is Flynn feeling when he is framed by Pavel? What does …education,k,12,literacy,nature,adventure,children Chapter 24 – Evil Intent https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/chapter-24-evil-intent/ Sat, 10 Apr 2021 18:08:33 +0000 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/?p=234

Topics to explore : sandstone, sewage plants, the River Clyde
The Clyde is a major river on the west coast of Scotland that passes through Glasgow, what’s the

big river on the east coast that serves Edinburgh?

Words to explore : intent, yobs, cronies, surreptitiously, stalk-still, loathing…

Emotions : What was the nurse thinking when Hamish pushed past her?

Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece of description…

]]> 234 gw09johnstonjohn4@glowmail.org.uk (Paul Murdoch)noTopics to explore : sandstone, sewage plants, the River Clyde The Clyde is a major river on the west coast of Scotland that passes through Glasgow, what’s the big river on the east coast that serves Edinburgh? Words to explore : intent, yobs, cronies, surreptitiously, stalk-still, loathing… Emotions : What was the nurse thinking when …Paul MurdochTopics to explore : sandstone, sewage plants, the River Clyde The Clyde is a major river on the west coast of Scotland that passes through Glasgow, what’s the big river on the east coast that serves Edinburgh? Words to explore : intent, yobs, cronies, surreptitiously, stalk-still, loathing… Emotions : What was the nurse thinking when …education,k,12,literacy,nature,adventure,children Chapter 23 – The Tunnel https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/chapter-23-the-tunnel/ Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:08:07 +0000 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/?p=232

Topics to explore : the word ‘Ned’, monuments…

What monuments do you have near your school?

Words to explore : shimmied, dolefully, squinted, cluster, chattering, wry…

Emotions : What is Lord most interested in when Jenny is trying to get Flynn’s jacket?

Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece of description…

]]> 232 gw09johnstonjohn4@glowmail.org.uk (Paul Murdoch)noTopics to explore : the word ‘Ned’, monuments… What monuments do you have near your school? Words to explore : shimmied, dolefully, squinted, cluster, chattering, wry… Emotions : What is Lord most interested in when Jenny is trying to get Flynn’s jacket? Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out …Paul MurdochTopics to explore : the word ‘Ned’, monuments… What monuments do you have near your school? Words to explore : shimmied, dolefully, squinted, cluster, chattering, wry… Emotions : What is Lord most interested in when Jenny is trying to get Flynn’s jacket? Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out …education,k,12,literacy,nature,adventure,children Chapter 22 – Some Old Trouble https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/chapter-22-some-old-trouble/ Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:07:04 +0000 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/?p=216

Topics to explore : calamine lotion, life jackets, pantomimes…
What might have turned Sandy Murdoch into a bully? Translate – ‘there’s a dug in the drink’

Words to explore : estuary, thugs, mooched, cuff, juddered, gushing, sheen, manic…

Emotions : What is Flynn thinking as he negotiates with Angus Murdoch?

Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece
of description…

]]> 216 gw09johnstonjohn4@glowmail.org.uk (Paul Murdoch)noTopics to explore : calamine lotion, life jackets, pantomimes… What might have turned Sandy Murdoch into a bully? Translate – ‘there’s a dug in the drink’ Words to explore : estuary, thugs, mooched, cuff, juddered, gushing, sheen, manic… Emotions : What is Flynn thinking as he negotiates with Angus Murdoch? Summarise the chapter in a …Paul MurdochTopics to explore : calamine lotion, life jackets, pantomimes… What might have turned Sandy Murdoch into a bully? Translate – ‘there’s a dug in the drink’ Words to explore : estuary, thugs, mooched, cuff, juddered, gushing, sheen, manic… Emotions : What is Flynn thinking as he negotiates with Angus Murdoch? Summarise the chapter in a …education,k,12,literacy,nature,adventure,children Chapter 21 – Dumbarton Rock https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/chapter-21-dumbarton-rock/ Sun, 28 Feb 2021 17:01:04 +0000 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/?p=214

Topics to explore : camels, granite, the River Leven, Formica.

What is the difference between a carrion crow and a hooded crow. (Draw)

Words to explore : corrugated, frayed, ignition, moored, throttle, carcasses…

Emotions : What is Jenny feeling as Pavel steals the cruiser in Dumbarton?

Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece of description…

]]> 214 gw09johnstonjohn4@glowmail.org.uk (Paul Murdoch)noTopics to explore : camels, granite, the River Leven, Formica. What is the difference between a carrion crow and a hooded crow. (Draw) Words to explore : corrugated, frayed, ignition, moored, throttle, carcasses… Emotions : What is Jenny feeling as Pavel steals the cruiser in Dumbarton? Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a …Paul MurdochTopics to explore : camels, granite, the River Leven, Formica. What is the difference between a carrion crow and a hooded crow. (Draw) Words to explore : corrugated, frayed, ignition, moored, throttle, carcasses… Emotions : What is Jenny feeling as Pavel steals the cruiser in Dumbarton? Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a …education,k,12,literacy,nature,adventure,children Chapter 20 – The Truck https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/chapter-20-the-truck/ Sat, 27 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/?p=212

Topics to explore : different kinds of knots, Loch Lomond…
How old is Dumbarton Castle? What famous Scottish Hero was supposed to have been held

there before being taken to his execution?

Words to explore : hitch, boggy, lay-by, struts, furious, snoring…

Emotions : Why does Jenny throw the letter away?

Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece of description…

]]> 212 gw09johnstonjohn4@glowmail.org.uk (Paul Murdoch)noTopics to explore : different kinds of knots, Loch Lomond… How old is Dumbarton Castle? What famous Scottish Hero was supposed to have been held there before being taken to his execution? Words to explore : hitch, boggy, lay-by, struts, furious, snoring… Emotions : Why does Jenny throw the letter away? Summarise the chapter in …Paul MurdochTopics to explore : different kinds of knots, Loch Lomond… How old is Dumbarton Castle? What famous Scottish Hero was supposed to have been held there before being taken to his execution? Words to explore : hitch, boggy, lay-by, struts, furious, snoring… Emotions : Why does Jenny throw the letter away? Summarise the chapter in …education,k,12,literacy,nature,adventure,children Chapter 19 – The Mart https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/chapter-19-the-mart/ Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:59:07 +0000 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/?p=210

Topics to explore : Marts, auctions…
What animals are sold at auction marts in Scotland? Where is your nearest Mart? Words to explore : donkey-jacket, baler twine, froth, podium…

Emotions : What could be going through Sandy’s mind when he eventually unties Jenny and Pavel?

Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece of description…

]]> 210 gw09johnstonjohn4@glowmail.org.uk (Paul Murdoch)noTopics to explore : Marts, auctions… What animals are sold at auction marts in Scotland? Where is your nearest Mart? Words to explore : donkey-jacket, baler twine, froth, podium… Emotions : What could be going through Sandy’s mind when he eventually unties Jenny and Pavel? Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite …Paul MurdochTopics to explore : Marts, auctions… What animals are sold at auction marts in Scotland? Where is your nearest Mart? Words to explore : donkey-jacket, baler twine, froth, podium… Emotions : What could be going through Sandy’s mind when he eventually unties Jenny and Pavel? Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite …education,k,12,literacy,nature,adventure,children Chapter 18 – The Battle on the Brae https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/chapter-18-the-battle-on-the-brae/ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:57:30 +0000 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/?p=208

Topics to explore : fables, saying thank you in Polish https://youtu.be/L4kodGYaiSA
Oban has a building that looks like a colosseum. Where is the original Colosseum? Who built it
and when? What was it used for? Find out more about the one in Oban.
Words to explore : stowaway, sample, scanning, mutt, dunder-heed (dunderheed/dunderhead)…
Emotions : What did the older man in the bookshop feel after seeing Sandy at his glass door?
Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece of description…

]]> 208 gw09johnstonjohn4@glowmail.org.uk (Paul Murdoch)noTopics to explore : fables, saying thank you in Polish https://youtu.be/L4kodGYaiSA Oban has a building that looks like a colosseum. Where is the original Colosseum? Who built it and when? What was it used for? Find out more about the one in Oban. Words to explore : stowaway, sample, scanning, mutt, dunder-heed (dunderheed/dunderhead)… Emotions : …Paul MurdochTopics to explore : fables, saying thank you in Polish https://youtu.be/L4kodGYaiSA Oban has a building that looks like a colosseum. Where is the original Colosseum? Who built it and when? What was it used for? Find out more about the one in Oban. Words to explore : stowaway, sample, scanning, mutt, dunder-heed (dunderheed/dunderhead)… Emotions : …education,k,12,literacy,nature,adventure,children Chapter 17 – The Bookshop https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/chapter-17-the-bookshop/ Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:56:24 +0000 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/?p=206

Topics to explore : Bookshops – The oldest known bookstore still opened in France (and Europe) is the Librairie Nouvelle d’Orléans. Its owner in 1545 was Étienne Rouzeau. What else can you find out about book sellers?

Jenny says her dad likes ‘fantasy and adventure books’, what kind of books or stories do you like?

Words to explore : frogmarched, flailing, facade, lobbed, toppled, snitch…
Emotions : What emotions does Pavel experience as he drives in Windy’s car with Jenny?

Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece of description…

]]> 206 gw09johnstonjohn4@glowmail.org.uk (Paul Murdoch)noTopics to explore : Bookshops – The oldest known bookstore still opened in France (and Europe) is the Librairie Nouvelle d’Orléans. Its owner in 1545 was Étienne Rouzeau. What else can you find out about book sellers? Jenny says her dad likes ‘fantasy and adventure books’, what kind of books or stories do you like? …Paul MurdochTopics to explore : Bookshops – The oldest known bookstore still opened in France (and Europe) is the Librairie Nouvelle d’Orléans. Its owner in 1545 was Étienne Rouzeau. What else can you find out about book sellers? Jenny says her dad likes ‘fantasy and adventure books’, what kind of books or stories do you like? …education,k,12,literacy,nature,adventure,children Chapter 16 – The Big Clue https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/chapter-16-the-big-clue/ Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:55:11 +0000 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/?p=204

Topics to explore : sea sickness, Oban Cathedral, Follies,
Windy refers to WPD (wind power density). What other considerations might there be when deciding to place a wind turbine?
In the text it mentions ‘Herculean proportions’ – Who was Hercules?

Words to explore : dissolved, cistern, adopted, toddler, hostile, deference, starboard, ingenuity…
Emotions : How did McGovern feel when he was accused of being bad to Jenny by the woman with the toddlers?

Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece of description…

]]> 204 gw09johnstonjohn4@glowmail.org.uk (Paul Murdoch)noTopics to explore : sea sickness, Oban Cathedral, Follies, Windy refers to WPD (wind power density). What other considerations might there be when deciding to place a wind turbine? In the text it mentions ‘Herculean proportions’ – Who was Hercules? Words to explore : dissolved, cistern, adopted, toddler, hostile, deference, starboard, ingenuity… Emotions : How did …Paul MurdochTopics to explore : sea sickness, Oban Cathedral, Follies, Windy refers to WPD (wind power density). What other considerations might there be when deciding to place a wind turbine? In the text it mentions ‘Herculean proportions’ – Who was Hercules? Words to explore : dissolved, cistern, adopted, toddler, hostile, deference, starboard, ingenuity… Emotions : How did …education,k,12,literacy,nature,adventure,children Chapter 15 – Feeling Sick https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/chapter-15-feeling-sick/ Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:54:56 +0000 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/?p=200

Topics to explore : Scottish slang… blether, crabbit,
What size were McGovern’s feet?
Words to explore : peely-wally, pegged, bolted, wretch, strewn…
Emotions : How does Mrs Murdoch feel when she discovers Angus Murdoch has been holding back the McLeod’s letters?
Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece of description…

]]> 200 gw09johnstonjohn4@glowmail.org.uk (Paul Murdoch)noTopics to explore : Scottish slang… blether, crabbit, What size were McGovern’s feet? Words to explore : peely-wally, pegged, bolted, wretch, strewn… Emotions : How does Mrs Murdoch feel when she discovers Angus Murdoch has been holding back the McLeod’s letters? Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your …Paul MurdochTopics to explore : Scottish slang… blether, crabbit, What size were McGovern’s feet? Words to explore : peely-wally, pegged, bolted, wretch, strewn… Emotions : How does Mrs Murdoch feel when she discovers Angus Murdoch has been holding back the McLeod’s letters? Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your …education,k,12,literacy,nature,adventure,children Chapter 14 – McGovern https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/chapter-14-mcgovern/ Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:44:58 +0000 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/?p=179

Topics to explore : racism, whales and dolphins, Manx Shearwater… What types of whale can be found in the waters around Scotland? Words to explore : mournfully, racist, withering, hindsight, gangway…

Emotions : How does the man on ferry feel when he realises Pavel is from Poland? How does Jenny feel when the man confronts Pavel? How does Pavel feel? What does this incident make you feel?

Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece of description…

]]> 179 gw09johnstonjohn4@glowmail.org.uk (Paul Murdoch)noTopics to explore : racism, whales and dolphins, Manx Shearwater… What types of whale can be found in the waters around Scotland? Words to explore : mournfully, racist, withering, hindsight, gangway… Emotions : How does the man on ferry feel when he realises Pavel is from Poland? How does Jenny feel when the man confronts …Paul MurdochTopics to explore : racism, whales and dolphins, Manx Shearwater… What types of whale can be found in the waters around Scotland? Words to explore : mournfully, racist, withering, hindsight, gangway… Emotions : How does the man on ferry feel when he realises Pavel is from Poland? How does Jenny feel when the man confronts …education,k,12,literacy,nature,adventure,children Chapter 13 – South Uist https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/chapter-13-south-uist/ Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:44:06 +0000 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/?p=176

Topics to explore : stone circles, a ‘kit house’, lamb’s foot knife

What is the most famous stone circle on Lewis called?

What do you think the teacher said to the bus driver on her way off of the bus?

Words to explore : brackish, purred, peered, blurted, virtue, tangle, fog-horn…

Emotions : How does Pavel feel when the school teacher recognises Jenny?

Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece of description…

]]> 176 gw09johnstonjohn4@glowmail.org.uk (Paul Murdoch)noTopics to explore : stone circles, a ‘kit house’, lamb’s foot knife What is the most famous stone circle on Lewis called? What do you think the teacher said to the bus driver on her way off of the bus? Words to explore : brackish, purred, peered, blurted, virtue, tangle, fog-horn… Emotions : How does …Paul MurdochTopics to explore : stone circles, a ‘kit house’, lamb’s foot knife What is the most famous stone circle on Lewis called? What do you think the teacher said to the bus driver on her way off of the bus? Words to explore : brackish, purred, peered, blurted, virtue, tangle, fog-horn… Emotions : How does …education,k,12,literacy,nature,adventure,children Chapter 12 – Panic at Hilltop https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/chapter-12-panic-at-hilltop/ Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:43:29 +0000 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/?p=174

Topics to explore : The surname McLeod, duffle bag, the Spanish town of Javea…
What has the name Murdoch got to with gas?
Words to explore : blankly, mutt, Mademoiselle, dread, kilter, bobbled, natty, Imbecile… Emotions : How does Mrs Murdoch feel when Angus becomes angry at Jenny’s disappearance?

Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece of description…

]]> 174 gw09johnstonjohn4@glowmail.org.uk (Paul Murdoch)noTopics to explore : The surname McLeod, duffle bag, the Spanish town of Javea… What has the name Murdoch got to with gas? Words to explore : blankly, mutt, Mademoiselle, dread, kilter, bobbled, natty, Imbecile… Emotions : How does Mrs Murdoch feel when Angus becomes angry at Jenny’s disappearance? Summarise the chapter in a few …Paul MurdochTopics to explore : The surname McLeod, duffle bag, the Spanish town of Javea… What has the name Murdoch got to with gas? Words to explore : blankly, mutt, Mademoiselle, dread, kilter, bobbled, natty, Imbecile… Emotions : How does Mrs Murdoch feel when Angus becomes angry at Jenny’s disappearance? Summarise the chapter in a few …education,k,12,literacy,nature,adventure,children Chapter 11 – Lochmaddy https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/chapter-11-lochmaddy/ Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:42:54 +0000 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/?p=172

Topics to explore : North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, Barra…

What is a timetable?

‘Don’t tar them all with the same brush’ – what does that mean ?

Words to explore : agitated, hem, effortlessly, flutter, porthole, gurgle…

Emotions : How did Windy feel when Jenny asked for a lift in his car?

Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece of description…

]]> 172 gw09johnstonjohn4@glowmail.org.uk (Paul Murdoch)noTopics to explore : North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, Barra… What is a timetable? ‘Don’t tar them all with the same brush’ – what does that mean ? Words to explore : agitated, hem, effortlessly, flutter, porthole, gurgle… Emotions : How did Windy feel when Jenny asked for a lift in his car? Summarise the …Paul MurdochTopics to explore : North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, Barra… What is a timetable? ‘Don’t tar them all with the same brush’ – what does that mean ? Words to explore : agitated, hem, effortlessly, flutter, porthole, gurgle… Emotions : How did Windy feel when Jenny asked for a lift in his car? Summarise the …education,k,12,literacy,nature,adventure,children Chapter 10 – Boats and Birds https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/chapter-10-boats-and-birds/ Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:41:51 +0000 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/?p=170

Topics to explore : The Giant Skua, Gaelic, what children’s programme had the character ‘Windy Miller’?

‘Don’t tar them all with the same brush’ – what does that mean ?

Words to explore : purser, inlet, religious, turbines, impact, cringed…

Emotions : How did Jenny feel when Pavel confronted Windy about the dangers of Wind Farms?

Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece of description…

]]> 170 gw09johnstonjohn4@glowmail.org.uk (Paul Murdoch)noTopics to explore : The Giant Skua, Gaelic, what children’s programme had the character ‘Windy Miller’? ‘Don’t tar them all with the same brush’ – what does that mean ? Words to explore : purser, inlet, religious, turbines, impact, cringed… Emotions : How did Jenny feel when Pavel confronted Windy about the dangers of Wind …Paul MurdochTopics to explore : The Giant Skua, Gaelic, what children’s programme had the character ‘Windy Miller’? ‘Don’t tar them all with the same brush’ – what does that mean ? Words to explore : purser, inlet, religious, turbines, impact, cringed… Emotions : How did Jenny feel when Pavel confronted Windy about the dangers of Wind …education,k,12,literacy,nature,adventure,children Chapter 9 – Tarbert https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/chapter-9-tarbert/ Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:41:09 +0000 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/windscape/?p=168

Topics to explore : Ferries around Scotland, Tarbert and it meaning in Gaelic.

What is an abbreviation? What is the word ‘Rep’ short for?

Words to explore : Tarmac, lochen, contours, lolling, rickety, strewn,

Emotions : How does Jenny feel when Pavel refers to her as Jean?

Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece of description…

]]> 168 gw09johnstonjohn4@glowmail.org.uk (Paul Murdoch)noTopics to explore : Ferries around Scotland, Tarbert and it meaning in Gaelic. What is an abbreviation? What is the word ‘Rep’ short for? Words to explore : Tarmac, lochen, contours, lolling, rickety, strewn, Emotions : How does Jenny feel when Pavel refers to her as Jean? Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw …Paul MurdochTopics to explore : Ferries around Scotland, Tarbert and it meaning in Gaelic. What is an abbreviation? What is the word ‘Rep’ short for? Words to explore : Tarmac, lochen, contours, lolling, rickety, strewn, Emotions : How does Jenny feel when Pavel refers to her as Jean? Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw …education,k,12,literacy,nature,adventure,children