Developing a character profile for 'Mulan'

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Understanding the genre of 'Mulan'

Engaging with the legend of 'Mulan'

Building comprehension of 'Mulan' through rich discussions

Exploring themes in 'Mulan'

In Moon Dragons’, children will encounter a female protagonist who also has to defy authority and challenge female stereotypes.’

In The Children of Lir’, pupils read a traditional tale from Ireland. In ’Mulan’, children will develop their understanding of the features of traditional tales and draw comparisons between their reading. ’

In this unit, pupils read and explore the legend of 'Mulan'. They discuss folklore as a genre and build comprehension around the text. Finally, pupils will explore the key themes and the moral of the text.

'Mulan': reading

the first character introduced in a story

a main character or central figure in a story

True or false? Mulan's quest only impacted her own fate.

the special qualities belonging to a character

Which character traits can we infer from Mulan's decision to disguise herself as a boy and fight in the war in place of her father or brother?

Mulan did not find her quest easy. It was physically and emotionally challenging for her, but she persevered. What character traits can we infer from these actions?

Who is the main character in the story of 'Mulan'?

True or false? Girls and boys are allowed to be soldiers in Mulan's country.

What would happen if nobody from Mulan's family joined the army?

Mulan's father was too elderly and unwell.

Mulan's brother was banned from the army.

Mulan's brother was too little and lacked the skills.

Why couldn't Mulan's father and brother go?

True or false? Mulan succeeded in her quest to become a soldier and keep her identity as a girl a secret.

Developing a character profile for 'Mulan'

Lesson outcome