The theme of community in 'A Superhero Like You'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can listen and respond to a story.
Key learning points
- Most stories start by introducing the main characters and setting
- The plot means what happens in a story
- Illustrations are important to help to tell a story
- Most stories explore a theme, which is a big idea
- Community, care and aspiration are themes that are explored in this story
Keywords
Fiction - when authors create made up stories with characters, places and adventures which did not happen in real life
Character - a person or animal in a story
Setting - where the story takes place
Plot - what happens in a story
Theme - a main idea that the writer wants to focus on
Common misconception
Pupils may be unfamiliar with terms such as setting and plot.
Spend time contextualising the terms using stories they will know well, such as the deep, dark woods as the setting for 'The Gruffalo'.
Teacher tip
Spend time exploring the illustrations and representations of each profession in the story and adding supplementary definitions of professions where necessary. Be mindful of any stereotypes about jobs. Read additional books about jobs and aspirations.
Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2020 Hodder Children's Books edition of 'A Superhero Like You' by Dr. Ranj.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the title of the book by Dr. Ranj?
Q2.Complete the sentence. Superheroes with magical superpowers are __________ and __________.
Q3.Complete the sentence. A prediction is...
Q4.Which words could describe superheroes?
Q5.Which parts of the front cover can help us to make a prediction?
Q6.Match the main character to the title of the well-known story.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the main character's name?
Q2.Complete the sentence. A character is...
Q3.Complete the sentence. A setting is...
Q4.Complete the sentence. The plot is...
Q5.Which of these are jobs mentioned in the story?
Q6.Match the job to how it helps the community
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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