My Anticipatory Guide on the book called "Clowning around". By Aadirai

 Group 1

Title: Clowning Around

Anticipatory Guide

Learning Intentions

Name: Aadirai Kaliyaperumal 

Statement	True	False
Clown Doctors can calm all children in spite of their language ability Evidence: Yes because in the text it said that a clown doctor was helping a boy, and eventually , with the clown’s help he calmed down, and the staff were able to get on with their work. ✓	*
You have to have a background in medicine to be a clown doctor Evidence: No because it said that Most of the clowns have a background in theatre, circus, or puppetry – and sometimes they have all three of them. ✓	*
Having a positive outlook on life helps you recover quickly in hospital Evidence: Yes because the text says that there is a really strong link between how you feel and how quickly your body heals.  If a person’s feeling more confident, more cheerful, more optimistic...then they’ll probably get out of hospital sooner.  They’re also likely to get better quicker, no matter what the problem is.  ✓	*
Laughter is the best medicine Evidence: Yes because it says that, “Laughter is a powerful tool,” she says. “Sometimes it really is the best medicine.”The doctors and nurses at Starship agree. ✓	*
Jolene has been to hospital once Evidence: Yes because Jolene was born with a condition that causes problems with her blood vessels. This means she’s a frequent visitor to the hospital. ✓		*
Jude uses the same tricks on all patients Evidence: No because she said that Sometimes, clown doctors leave their props in their bags. Not every patient is in the mood for a laugh. “You have to deal with each person as you find them,” says Jude, “and always remember that people have different needs. This is an important part of our training.” ✓		*
Jude always asks patients how they are as a conversation starter Evidence:  No she does not because Jude says that a clown doctor will never ask a patient point-blank how he or she is feeling. Instead, they are taught to read a child’s face. ✓	*
Hormones stay the same throughout our bodies Evidence: No because Laughter changes our hormone balance. It reduces the stress hormones, replacing them with the hormones that make us feel good.” These feel-good hormones send a positive message to a person’s immune system.✓		*
Jude uses her imagination with her bag of tricks Evidence:  Yes because it says The peg earrings are a laugh. The dress looks very cheerful. The red nose ... it’s essential! All these props help Jude to become Doctor U Who. ✓	*