to draw conclusions from clues within the text

the available information that supports a belief or opinion

strong feelings as a result of circumstances, mood, or relationships with others

what you aim to achieve through your actions

Developing comprehension of 'Hansel and Gretel'through rich discussions

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In 'Hansel and Gretel’, children discussed the key features of a fairy tale and had rich discussions about the plot and characters within. In ’Blackberry Blue’, pupils will read a modern fairy tale, which draws upon traditional fairy tales and cultural influences.

In 'Anansi and the Antelope Baby’, pupils discussed the features of a traditional tale. In ’Hansel and Gretel’, pupils will read or listen to a fairy tale. They will discuss the features of a fairy tale and have rich discussions about the plot and characters within.

In this unit, pupils read and explore the classic fairy tale 'Hansel and Gretel'. They use inference to develop their comprehension of the text and characters. Finally, pupils will explore the key themes and engage in rich discussions.

'Hansel and Gretel': reading

Depiction of scary, confusing or unsettling events or characters placed in danger, including creation of a scary atmosphere through the use of music and sound.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

searching for clues within the text and the illustrations to draw conclusions

understanding exactly what the author is saying without having to think about it

strong feelings that a person experiences

what a person aims to achieve through their actions

Match the vocabulary to the correct definition.

pay attention to character's actions, experiences and words

Which of the following helps you to infer the character's emotions?

The "witch" got out of bed early in the morning.

The "witch" had made an edible cottage to tempt the children.

The "witch" gave them lots of food to eat.

Which of the following parts of the text helps you to infer the witch's motives in 'Hansel and Gretel'?

Which phrase best describes the moral of 'Hansel and Gretel'?

we convince others that our inferences are correct

we use evidence from the text and illustrations to justify our inferences

How do we support and justify the inferences we make about a story?

Hansel and Gretel live with their father and stepmother and they have no food.

The stepmother hatches a plan to leave the children in the forest.

Hansel and Gretel find a house which is edible.

An old woman feeds Hansel and Gretel food and pretends to be kind.

The witch locks Hansel in a box and feeds Gretel very little.

Gretel manages to trick the witch and puts her in the cooker.

The children find their way back home to their father and they live happily.

Order these events from the story 'Hansel and Gretel'.

a type of historical account that documents real events from the past

a type of cookbook that contains recipes for magical dishes and potions

a children’s story about magical and imaginary beings and lands

a children’s story about magical and imaginary things

a lesson that can be learnt from a story or experience

Match the keywords to the correct definition.

They persuaded the witch not to eat them by cooking for her instead.

How did Hansel and Gretel ultimately escape from the witch?

Tick all the **good** characteristics of a person.

Tick all the **bad** characteristics of a person.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz