The theme of responsibility in 'Lulu Gets a Cat'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write about something I am responsible for.
Key learning points
- Re-reading a story can help to summarise the plot and remember the main events
- A theme is a main idea in a story that often tries to teach the reader about something
- Relating the theme to ourselves can link the book to our own experiences
- Linking a story to our own experiences is thinking from our own perspective
- Responsibility means taking care of something, someone or completing some tasks
Keywords
Theme - a theme is a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text
Perspective - point of view
Plot - what happens in a story
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to write their own sentence about what they are responsible for.
If necessary, pupils could just draw a picture and have the sentence scribed for them as the primary focus for this session is engaging with the text and understanding what responsibility means.
Teacher tip
When discussing responsibilities, spend time talking about responsibilities in your pupils' context, such as class helpers, staff member's responsibilities, older children's roles, responsibilities you know their family members may have etc.
Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2018 Alanna Max edition of 'Lulu Gets a Cat' by Anna McQuinn.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these statements is correct?
Q2.Match the keywords to the examples.
Q3.Match these keywords to their definitions.
Q4.Which adjectives could describe how Lulu is feeling on the front cover of the story?
Q5.Where does Lulu go to learn more about cats?
Q6.Which of these does Lulu do in order to get ready for her cat?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Summarising focuses on the __________ events in a story.
Q2.Which of these is true about Lulu's cat when they arrive at her house?
Q3.What are some of the places the characters go to in the story?
Q4.Put the main events of the story in the correct order.
Q5.A __________ is a main idea or topic in the story.
Q6.What is one main theme in the story 'Lulu Gets a Cat'?
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