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Year 4

'Hansel and Gretel': reading

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  • Fiction reading spine
  • Traditional tales

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In this unit, pupils read and explore the classic fairy tale 'Hansel and Gretel'. They use inference to develop their comprehension of the text and characters. Finally, pupils will explore the key themes and engage in rich discussions.

This unit uses and builds on learning around the features of traditional tales, which was explored in the prior unit, 'Anansi and the Antelope Baby'. In 'Hansel and Gretel', pupils read a classic fairy tale and have rich discussions about the plot and characters. Pupils continue to develop their skills of retrieval and inference and use the rich illustrations to support their understanding. This unit prepares pupils for 'Blackberry Blue', where they will read and explore a modern fairy tale, drawing upon traditional fairy tales and cultural influences.

  1. Exploring the genre of 'Hansel and Gretel'
  2. Engaging with 'Hansel and Gretel'
  3. Developing comprehension of 'Hansel and Gretel'through rich discussions
  4. Exploring characterisation in 'Hansel and Gretel'
  5. Exploring the themes of 'Hansel and Gretel'
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