Expressing an opinion about 'Don't Cross the Line!'
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can generate an opinion about the story 'Don't Cross the Line!'.
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.
Teacher tip
Offer an opportunity for children to hot seat as different characters to infer how they might be feeling. You could make a line across the classroom for children to act out the story.
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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