an educated guess, based on evidence in the text or prior knowledge

the visible features of an area of land, including its physical elements (such as mountains, valleys, rivers and plants), as well as human-made elements (such as buildings, roads and structures)

identifying similarities between two or more things, ideas, concepts, or texts

identifying differences between two or more things, ideas, concepts, or texts

Using images to make comparisons and predictions in 'Mirror'

English

Introducing the text and author of 'Mirror'

Inferring meaning from images in 'Mirror'

Making connections in 'Mirror'

Exploring and engaging with themes in 'Mirror'

In 'Mirror: reading’, pupils discussed the experiences of two families living in two different countries.  In ’Front Desk: book club’, pupils will explore an individual's experience of moving to a new country.

In 'The Unforgotten Coat: book club’, pupils discussed how cultural influences affect an individual. In ’Mirror: reading’, pupils will compare and contrast two families from different countries and cultural backgrounds.

In this unit, pupils explore and discuss the dual narrative text, 'Mirror'. They explore the two stories by inferring meaning from images in the text.  Finally, pupils make connections to and from the text, as well as engaging with key themes.

'Mirror': reading

identifying similarities between two or more things

identifying differences between two or more things

Referring to the text, 'Mirror', which of the following can be described as part of the rural Moroccan landscape?

Referring to the text, 'Mirror', which of the following can be described as part of the urban Australian landscape?

a device consisting of solar cells that convert sunlight into electricity.

a distinct section or frame that contains a specific scene or moment in a story.

a group of experts or individuals who come together to discuss a specific topic.

When reading 'Mirror', a panel refers to...

Which forms of transport are seen in the Moroccan story so far?

True or False? The spine of the text acts a mirror.

Which of the following family members do **both** boys have?

a slight indication or suggestion of something

 the point in the narrative where the suspense reaches its highest point

Which of the following best describes a prediction?

True or False? The panels are exactly the same in both stories in 'Mirror'.

Which of the following does the Moroccan mother need to create the flat/round breads?

Using images to make comparisons and predictions in 'Mirror'

Lesson outcome