Character traits are the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting.

An impression refers to initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text.

How a text relates to a reader, another text or the wider world can be called a connection.

A recommendation is a suggestion for a text that is well-suited to a reader’s age and their interests.

Developing responses to 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths' through rich discussions

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In ’Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths: book club’ pupils explored traditions and stereotypes of East/South-East Asian families. In ’No Country and Frizzy: graphic novels exploring identity and belonging’ pupils will explore cultural expectations placed on a character of Dominican heritage.

In 'El Deafo: book club’ pupils explored an individual's identity as they grapple with significant changes in their life. The main protagonist in ’Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths’ experiences similar challenges in relation to their cultural heritage.

In this unit, pupils read and explore the novel, 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths'. They explore and discuss the story and its key themes of hope, prejudice and creativity. Finally, pupils explore the characters and relationships in the text and make personal connections and recommendations.

'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths': book club

special qualities that make a character unique and interesting

a suggestion for a text that is suited to a reader’s age and interests

how a text relates to a reader, another text or the wider world

Match the following keywords to their definition.

True or False? Auntie Yee and Uncle Yee are related to Danny and his family.

They were delicious - Danny ate them in one go.

They were dry - they needed lots of Jasmine tea to go with them.

They were not tasty - Danny and Ravi used them as frisbees before binning them.

What impression does the reader get of Auntie Yee's steamed cakes?

Which activities does Nai Nai enjoy doing with Danny?

Who is the author of 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths'?

Which of the following does Danny enjoy doing most of all?

Who is the illustrator of 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths'?

Match the following characters to an appropriate character trait.

a group of readers who read, share and discuss their reading experiences

 a form of text combining words and images in long-form, sequential art panels

a suggestion for a text that is suited to a reader’s age and their interests

What is the most suitable definition of a **recommendation**?

when the content of the text relates to another text

when the content relates to events and issues in the real world

when the content of the text relates to personal experiences

Match the following connections that readers can make from a text.

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet