an introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope or aims

a story that typically involves magical or supernatural elements, often with a hero or heroine who overcomes challenges to achieve their goals

distinctive characteristics that belong to a text type

an introductory section that sets the stage for the stories within a text

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

Reading and engaging with 'Blackberry Blue'

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Exploring characterisation in 'Blackberry Blue'

Building comprehension of 'Blackberry Blue' through rich discussions

Making connections to 'Blackberry Blue'

In 'Blackberry Blue: reading’, pupils read and discussed a modern traditional tale, exploring its literary influences. In ’Beowulf: narrative writing’, pupils will explore a more complex and classic traditional tale.

In 'Hansel and Gretel: reading’, pupils discussed a modern version of a traditional tale. They discussed and explored the themes of good vs. evil and analysed how the main characters had been presented. In ’Blackberry Blue: reading’, pupils will develop this understanding by reading and exploring a modern fairy tale, discussing its literary influences.

In this unit, pupils read and explore the collection of fairytales, 'Blackberry Blue'. They explore how 'Blackberry Blue' addresses and challenges stereotypes through its storytelling and characterisation. Finally, pupils identify connections in the traditional fairytale, 'Cinderella'.

'Blackberry Blue': reading

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

an introduction to a book, typically stating its subject or aims

a story that typically involves magical or supernatural elements

Match the following keywords to their definitions.

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

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

How many stories are included in the text 'Blackberry Blue'?

True or false? The front cover of a text can usually provide us with some clues about the story.

a hero or heroine who overcomes obstacles

Which of the following features are usually found in traditional fairy tale texts?

Which of the following characters are mentioned in the prologue to ‘Blackberry Blue’?

a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text

stories that involve magical or supernatural elements and a hero/heroine

a set of ancient tales of Greek gods, beliefs and the worlds they inhabit

Which definition best describes a fairy tale?

the ability to understand other people’s feelings and points of view

how a character's feelings and emotions change throughout a story

a category used to group different types of literature

Which of the following best describes **genre**?

Which of the following themes are explored in the story 'Hansel and Gretel'?

Which of these are common characters you might find in a fairy tale?

True or false? Fairy tales traditionally end 'happily ever after'.

the distinctive characteristics that belong to a text

the way the information is organised on the page

Starter Quiz