The peritext is the elements around a book, including its cover, title and blurb.

A blurb is a short promotional description of a text, located on the back cover.

Endpapers are usually the first and last parts of the interior of the book to be seen when the book is opened or closed.

The title page is a page displaying the text title, author and publisher. It is sometimes accompanied by an illustration.

A prediction is an educated guess, based on evidence in the text or prior knowledge.

Making predictions about 'Greenling'

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Exploring the story 'Greenling'

Exploring characterisation in 'Greenling'

Reading around the text 'Greenling'

Exploring and engaging with themes in 'Greenling’

In 'Greenling: reading’, pupils discussed the power of nature and its importance. In ’Blackberry Blue: reading’, pupils will discuss how themes of nature are integrated into a contemporary fairy tale narrative.

In 'The Wild Robot: book club’, pupils discussed themes, including environmentalism, identify and belonging. In ’Greenling: reading’, pupils will further explore these themes, drawing comparisons between the characters and their opinions and perspectives.

In this unit, pupils read and explore the picturebook text, 'Greenling'. They will learn about the features of a fable and explore characterisation in the text. Pupils will develop an understanding of 'rewilding' and identify and engage in the key themes of community and sustainability.

'Greenling': reading

Which of the following are considered part of the **peritext**?

the elements around a book, including its cover, title and blurb

a short promotional description of a text, located on the back cover

a page displaying the text title, author and publisher

Who is the author and illustrator of 'Greenling'?

Who is the owner of the land where the text is set?

True or False? A prediction can only be based on the text.

not paying attention to the illustrations

Personal reflection can be achieved through which of the following?

the qualities that describe who someone is on the inside

making an educated guess using what we already know

What is a suitable definition of a **prediction**?

the person responsible for the words in a text

the person responsible for the illustrations or artwork in a text

a person or group of people who organise text printing and production

Match the following words to their definition.

What information can you usually find on the **front cover** of a text?

Where is a **blurb** usually located on a text?

True or False? The title of a text always contains the main character's name.

Which of the following are forms of text?

Making predictions about 'Greenling'

Lesson outcome