- Year 1
The theme of belonging in 'Wild'
You can describe how a character is feeling at different points in the story, 'Wild'.
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- Year 1
The theme of belonging in 'Wild'
You can describe how a character is feeling at different points in the story, 'Wild'.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Information about a character and setting can be found in the text and in illustrations.
- Some adjectives describe feelings and emotions.
- A character's feelings and emotion can change throughout the story.
- Linking our own experiences to what we are reading helps us to understand the character's feelings and actions.
- The feeling of belonging means being accepted, feeling included and safe.
Keywords
Theme - a main idea that the writer wants to focus on
Character - a person or an animal in a story
Feeling - an emotion felt on the inside
Emotion - feeling or mood
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to understand other's perspectives (i.e. where others feel they belong).
Remind pupils that one person's feeling of belonging may be different to someone else's and the importance of perspective.
To help you plan your year 1 English lesson on: The theme of belonging in 'Wild', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 English lesson on: The theme of belonging in 'Wild', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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You will need access to a copy of the text 'Wild' by Emily Hughes, published by Flying Eye Books 2013.
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