Myths about teaching can hold you back
- Year 2
The theme of belonging in 'Leaf'
I can explore the theme of belonging in the story.
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- Year 2
The theme of belonging in 'Leaf'
I can explore the theme of belonging in the story.
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Lesson details
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.
To help you plan your year 2 English lesson on: The theme of belonging in 'Leaf', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 English lesson on: The theme of belonging in 'Leaf', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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