the way an author describes and develops the personalities and traits of a character

the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting

a character analysis activity which encourages readers to infer

Chapter 3 and characterisation in ‘The Iron Man’

English

Engaging with the opening chapter of 'The Iron Man'

Chapter 2 and humanity's response to the Iron Man

Chapters 4 & 5 and the evolution of the Iron Man

Exploring themes in 'The Iron Man'

In 'The Iron Man’, pupils read and discussed the story of ’The Iron Man’. In 'The Iron Man Narrative Writing’, pupils will use the book as a stimulus for narrative writing.

In 'The Sheep Pig’, children read and discussed a linear narrative. They used inference to build their comprehension and understanding. In ’The Iron Man’, pupils will read and discuss another narrative structure. They will develop their understanding of how authors use language to create tone and atmosphere within a book.

In this unit, pupils read and explore the narrative 'The Iron Man'. They explore the genre of contemporary science fiction and read and discuss the story in detail. Finally, pupils will examine the traits of the different characters and explore the key themes in the text.

'The Iron Man': reading

the way an author describes and develops the personalities and traits 

the special qualities that make a character in a story unique

Match each keyword to the correct definition.

By spring, people were picnicking on the mound above the Iron Man.

While a family picnicked one day, the ground shook and split open.

The Iron Man’s hands reached through the crack and the family “ran”.

Hogarth persuaded the farmers to try his idea and respond differently.

Put the following events in order, from 1 - 4, to show the correct chronology of events at the beginning of Chapter 3 of ‘The Iron Man’. 

How did Hogarth get the attention of the Iron Man?

Select the character traits that could be used to describe Hogarth.

When completing a 'role on the wall' activity, what do we note down on the **inside**?

When completing a 'role on the wall' activity, what do we note down on the **outside**?

because the Iron Man had eaten their machinery

because Hogarth had lied about seeing an Iron Man

Why were the farmers angry in Chapter 2 of 'The Iron Man'?

What was the farmers' solution for stopping the Iron Man?

How was the Iron Man eventually trapped in the hole?

True or false? Everyone felt overjoyed and relieved after the Iron Man was buried.

he felt responsible for the Iron Man being buried

Why did Hogarth's feelings shift to sorrow and guilt?

Chapter 3 and characterisation in ‘The Iron Man’

Lesson outcome