Character, setting and plot in 'Grandad's Island'
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can respond to the story by thinking from the characters' perspectives.
Key learning points
- We can find out what a character is like in a variety of ways, including using the illustrations.
- The setting is where the story takes place, such as the island, or Grandad's house.
- In this story the plot is developed through words and illustrations.
- Reading aloud can help to bring the story alive.
- Imagining how a character is feeling helps us to think from their perspective, such as Syd feeling sad.
Keywords
Character - a person or animal in the story
Setting - where the story takes place
Plot - what happens in the story
Prediction - making a guess using what we already know
Illustration - a picture in a book
Common misconception
Children may think that there can only be one setting in a story.
Explain that the setting may change in a story and talk through the different settings in 'Grandad's Island'.
Teacher tip
Be very mindful of any children who have experienced loss and vary your levels of discussion accordingly.
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2015 Simon & Schuster edition of ‘Grandad’s Island’ by Benji Davies for this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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