The theme of belonging in 'Leaf'
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explore the theme of belonging in the story.
Key learning points
- Re-reading a story helps to build deeper understanding and identify underlying themes and messages.
- A theme is a big idea, topic or message that appears within a story.
- In "Leaf", the themes of belonging, kindness, environment and climate change are explored.
- A sense of belonging is essential for the survival of all living things.
- Leaf may help the reader to reflect on respect for the environment and how to support others' sense of belonging.
Keywords
Theme - a big idea, topic or message that appears in a story
Interpret - to infer meaning from something
Climate change - the changes in global temperatures and weather patterns
Belonging - the feeling of being safe and protected within an environment or group
Empathy - the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
Common misconception
Children may not understand what they are able to do to protect the environment and animal habitats.
Explain to the children the different ways in which humans can make positive choices to combat climate change.
Teacher tip
Offer students an opportunity to brainstorm ways in which they can support others' sense of belonging, ranging from initiatives to protect the environment to small daily acts for one another.
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