the way the content is presented on the page

the meaning a person infers from something

a personal view or judgement about something

giving a reason or explanation for something

Expressing an opinion about 'Don't Cross the Line!'

English

Linking to personal experiences and feelings in 'Don't Cross the Line!'

In this unit, pupils explored a text with high quality illustrations and few words and learnt to follow the narrative and understand themes through illustrations. In 'Julian is a Mermaid', pupils will explore another text where the illustrations play an important role in understanding the key themes about the characters, setting and plot.

In 'The Planet in a Pickle Jar', pupils understood the theme of protection and the environment through discussing the meaning of rich vocabulary and discussing detailed illustrations. In this unit, pupils will build on their inference skills by reading a book with few words, relying on illustrations to understand the plot and key themes. 

In this unit, pupils read and explore the text, 'Don't Cross the Line!'. By reading a book with few words, pupils will use inference skills, relying on illustrations to understand the plot and key themes. They will engage in rich discussions, linking themes to their personal experiences.

'Don't Cross the Line!': book club

How is the story of 'Don't Cross the Line' mostly told?

How the content is presented on the page.

What does the 'layout' of a text refer to?

The line that the character's are not allowed to cross over.

The line between what is right and wrong.

What does the line between the left-hand and right-hand page represent in the story?

They work together and gradually persuade the guard to let them past.

How do the citizens manage to cross the line?

It tells a story of how people face unfair rules.

It shows how people can work together to fight for what is right and fair.

It is a peaceful story where everyone agrees.

Select the statements that are true about 'Don't Cross the Line'

A personal view or judgement about something.

The meaning a person infers from something.

To give a reason or explanation for something.

Match the vocabulary to the correct definition.

A text which provides facts and information.

A picture in a book that has been drawn by an artist.

What someone thinks or believes about something.

Where would you find the title of a book?

A round or oval shape that shows what a character is saying.

Match the keywords with the correct definition.

A request or command to do something a certain way.

Following instructions or commands from authority figures.

Match the words with the correct definitions. 

Starter Quiz

What is a fiction text?