The theme of identity
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can discuss the theme of identity, linking to my own experiences and what has been read.
Key learning points
- A theme is a big idea and focus of a book.
- A theme in 'Paddington' and 'Coming to England' is identity as both books explore characters moving from their home.
- Identity means who or what a person or thing is.
- Someone's identity may include their background, personality traits and interests.
- How someone perceives their own identity is personal to them and may be different to how others perceive them.
Keywords
Theme - a big idea or message that is important in a text
Opinion - a personal view about something
Similarities - things that are the same
Differences - things that are different
Common misconception
Pupils may not be aware of their own nationality or background.
Prepare this knowledge about pupils' backgrounds in advance. Use a globe or map to pinpoint and discuss different places around the world. Ensure you give children autonomy to discuss what they see as their culture regardless of place of birth.
Teacher tip
Use the lesson as an opportunity to celebrate the children's identities, similarities and differences. You could focus on nationalities, interests, abilities etc. dependent on the cohort. Task B could be a written response that could be collated to create a class book of identity.
Equipment
You will need copies of the 2014 Harper Collins Children's Books edition of 'Paddington' by Michael Bond and the 2020 Macmillan Children's Books edition of 'Coming to England' by Floella Benjamin.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'Paddington' is a __________ book, which means it is made up.
Q2.'Coming to England' is a __________ book, which means is is about real events.
Q3.Put these main events in 'Paddington' in order.
Q4.Put these main events in 'Coming to England' in order.
Q5.Which of these are opinions?
Q6.Which of these are facts?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each term to the correct example.
Floella travelled to England on a boat.
My favourite type of transport is cars.
'Paddington'
'Coming to England'
Q2.Which of these statements about opinions are correct?
Q3.Which of these statements about 'Coming to England' by Floella Benjamin are true?
Q4.Which of these statements about 'Paddington' by Michael Bond are true?
Q5.Complete the following sentence: 'Your __________ is what makes you, you.'
Q6.Which of these can be part of someone's identity?
To help you plan your 1 English lesson on: The theme of identity, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 1 English lesson on: The theme of identity, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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