the person responsible for crafting the words that make up a text

a head covering worn by some Muslim women

a combat sport that features sword-fighting

feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or qualities

Understanding the authorial context of 'The Proudest Blue'

English

Reading 'The Proudest Blue' and developing fluency

Building comprehension of 'The Proudest Blue'

Engaging with key themes in 'The Proudest Blue'

Planning sentences about a special item based on 'The Proudest Blue'

Writing sentences about a special item based on 'The Proudest Blue'

Writing descriptive sentences about a special item based on ‘The Proudest Blue’

Reading aloud writing based on 'The Proudest Blue'

In The Proudest Blue’, children will learn about the text's author. In ’Atinuke and other authors’, children will learn about a wider range of authors. 

In 'Planet in a Pickle Jar', pupils explored a range of descriptive vocabulary and engaged with the story written from a child's perspective. In this unit, pupils will further develop their vocabulary and engage with themes of identity and belonging explored in this text.

In this unit, pupils explore themes of identity and belonging, learning a range of strategies to develop reading fluency and comprehension. They learn to use techniques, such as co-ordination and fronted adverbials, as well as similes and precise vocabulary, to write about their own special item.

'The Proudest Blue': reading and writing

It is a story which celebrates the beauty and importance of the hijab.

It is a story which celebrates religious festivals.

What is the name of the main author of 'The Proudest Blue'?

Which Olympic Sport did Ibtihaj Muhammad win a Bronze medal for?

it allowed her to wear her hijab while competing

Why did Ibtihaj Muhammad pursue a career in fencing?

Which faith/religion is wearing the hijab an expression of?

She wanted young girls who wear the hijab to see it and feel proud.

Why did Ibtihaj Muhammad write 'The Proudest Blue'?

a person who writes stories or other texts

Put the following in the order they appear in a story.

using phonics strategies to decode unfamiliar words

re-reading a sentence fluently after decoding

guessing unfamiliar words and what they mean

asking questions and talking about the text

Which of the following support you in reading and understanding a text?

Starter Quiz

What is an author?