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- Year 2
Expressing an opinion about 'Don't Cross the Line!'
I can generate an opinion about the story 'Don't Cross the Line!'.
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- Year 2
Expressing an opinion about 'Don't Cross the Line!'
I can generate an opinion about the story 'Don't Cross the Line!'.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- 'Don't Cross the Line!' is a book that is mostly told through illustrations.
- Layout refers to how the content is presented on the page.
- The layout of 'Don't Cross the Line!' is a crucial part of telling the story.
- Stories that have few words are open to interpretation and designed to generate an opinion.
- You can justify an interpretation or opinion by offering a clear reason or explanation.
Keywords
Layout - the way the content is presented on the page
Interpretation - the meaning a person infers from something
Opinion - a personal view or judgement about something
Justify - giving a reason or explanation for something
Common misconception
Children may not understand that the physical features of a book can be used as a storytelling tool.
Authors and illustrators use a variety of techniques to tell stories. Show children a physical copy of the book and how the line is used.
To help you plan your year 2 English lesson on: Expressing an opinion about 'Don't Cross the Line!', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 English lesson on: Expressing an opinion about 'Don't Cross the Line!', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
You need a copy of the 2017 Gecko Press edition of ‘Don’t Cross the Line!’ by Isabel Minhós Martins and Bernardo P. Carvalho for this lesson.
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