The theme of resilience in 'Ada Twist, Scientist'
I can describe how a character is feeling at different points in the story "Ada Twist, Scientist".
The theme of resilience in 'Ada Twist, Scientist'
I can describe how a character is feeling at different points in the story "Ada Twist, Scientist".
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Reading a story helps us to consider themes or big ideas told through the plot
- A character's feelings and emotions change depending on what they are doing or what challenges they may be facing
- Some adjectives describe feelings and emotions
- Linking our own experiences to what we are reading helps us to understand the characters' feelings and actions
- Resilience means never giving up and keeping trying even when things may be difficult
Common misconception
Pupils may be uncertain of what some of the scientific vocabulary means, making the story difficult to follow.
As you are reading, gloss over key vocabulary, such as "research" and "hypothesis" by providing a definition linked to the events in the story using the illustrations.
Keywords
Theme - a main idea that the writer wants to focus on
Character - a person or animal in a story
Emotion - a feeling or mood
Plot - what happens in a story
Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2016 Abrams Books for Young Readers edition of 'Ada Twist, Scientist' by Andrea Beaty.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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