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- Year 4
Learning about the author and reflecting on 'Arthur and the Golden Rope'
I can learn about an author and reflect on the inspiration behind a text.
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- Year 4
Learning about the author and reflecting on 'Arthur and the Golden Rope'
I can learn about an author and reflect on the inspiration behind a text.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Hearing from the author and illustrator can enhance the reading process by adding layers of meaning and context.
- ‘Arthur and the Golden Rope’ is written and illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton.
- Authors and illustrators may gain inspiration from many different sources.
- Brownstone’s Mythical Collection follows the stories of the Brownstones & their adventures through ancient mythologies.
- Joe describes himself as a child who explored a lot on his own and this inspired the character of Arthur.
Keywords
Ancient mythology - a collection of traditional stories from early civilisations that explain natural events, cultural beliefs and the actions of gods and heroes
Inspiration - the spark or source of creative ideas, often drawn from experiences, emotions, people or events that motivates or shapes stories or characters
Common misconception
Pupils may find it hard to think of authors, illustrators and books that inspire them.
Ensure your classroom has a diverse range of texts on display for children to explore. Regularly discuss text choices with pupils. You may want to refer to 'Developing Reading preferences in Year 4' to inspire some discussions.
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Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2016 Flying Eye Books edition of 'Arthur and the Golden Rope', written and illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton, for this lesson.
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