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

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 'The Girl of Ink and Stars' through rich discussions

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Developing understanding of 'The Girl of Ink and Stars' through rich discussions

In 'Girl of Ink and Stars: book club’, pupils considered differing interpretations of the text. In ’When Stars are Scattered: book club’, pupils will continue to discuss different interpretations of the texts they read.

In 'Wonder: book club', pupils developed personal responses to a text. In ’Girl of Ink and Stars: book club’, pupils will discuss different responses to a text.

In this unit, pupils explore and discuss the novel, 'Girl of Ink and Stars'. They identify the key themes in the text, which is a blended genre of myths and magical realism. Finally, pupils discuss the characters in the text, as well as making personal connections and recommendations.

'Girl of Ink and Stars': book club

Depiction of scary, confusing or unsettling events or characters placed in danger, including creation of a scary atmosphere through the use of music and sound.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

the qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting

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

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

Pablo’s mother and the Riosse’s neighbour.

The daughter of the leader of the Banished. 

Match the character's name to who they are in the text.

True or false? Lots of Isabella’s character traits and skills are also shown in her father.

Which of the following might be considered heroic character traits that Isabella demonstrates in the text?

True or false? Character traits always remain fixed throughout a narrative.

the content of the text relates to personal experiences and feelings

the content of the text relates to another text

the content relates to events and issues in the real world

Match the type of connection to what it means.

Which character's perspective do we read from in 'The Girl of Ink and Stars'?

Who is the illustrator of 'The Girl of Ink and Stars'?

What is the name of the island that Isabella is trying to protect?

Match the fictional place names in Isabella's world to their real-life counterparts. 

True or False? Governor Adori was aware of the myth of Yote being real.

At the end of the text, who does Isabella dedicate the tree to that is the final landmark on her map?

Developing responses to 'The Girl of Ink and Stars' through rich discussions

Lesson outcome

Content guidance