'Don't Cross the Line!': book club
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on pupils' comprehension skills, which were developed in the prior unit, 'The Planet in a Pickle Jar'. Pupils will explore and discuss the layout of the text, make predictions and share their opinions. The unit will build on pupils' inference skills by reading a book with few words, relying on illustrations to understand the plot and key themes of authority, identity and collaboration. This unit prepares pupils for the future unit, 'Grandad's Island', where the illustrations play an important role in understanding the key themes about the characters, setting and plot.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Opportunities to listen to a range of stories beyond a level at which they can read independently.
- Ability to express their likes and dislikes about a text.
- Ability to explain their opinion using 'because'.
- Ability to listen to and respond to other people's ideas, thoughts and opinions
- Ability to link books to their own personal experiences.
- Understand that illustrations can tell a story as well as words.
- Ability to discuss the use of rich vocabulary and their meanings.
- Has some pleasure, motivation and interest around books.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on pupils' comprehension skills, which were developed in the prior unit, 'The Planet in a Pickle Jar'. Pupils will explore and discuss the layout of the text, make predictions and share their opinions. The unit will build on pupils' inference skills by reading a book with few words, relying on illustrations to understand the plot and key themes of authority, identity and collaboration. This unit prepares pupils for the future unit, 'Grandad's Island', where the illustrations play an important role in understanding the key themes about the characters, setting and plot.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Opportunities to listen to a range of stories beyond a level at which they can read independently.
- Ability to express their likes and dislikes about a text.
- Ability to explain their opinion using 'because'.
- Ability to listen to and respond to other people's ideas, thoughts and opinions
- Ability to link books to their own personal experiences.
- Understand that illustrations can tell a story as well as words.
- Ability to discuss the use of rich vocabulary and their meanings.
- Has some pleasure, motivation and interest around books.
Reading, writing & oracy
'Don't Cross the Line!': book club
In this unit, pupils read and explore the text, 'Don't Cross the Line!'. By reading a book with few words, pupils will use inference skills, relying on illustrations to understand the plot and key themes. They will engage in rich discussions, linking themes to their personal experiences.
2 lessons in unit
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