'Greenling': reading
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on pupils' discussions around themes of the environment and identity, which were explored in 'The Wild Robot'. In this unit, pupils will return to these themes through exploration around characters and perspectives. Pupils will learn about 'rewilding' by reading around the text and use this knowledge to engage effectively in the story. Through discussion around the power of nature and its importance, this unit prepares pupils for the future unit, 'Blackberry Blue', where they will discuss how themes of nature are integrated into a contemporary, fairytale narrative.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ability to decode text fluently at an age-appropriate level.
- Ability to infer meaning from a text.
- A fable is a story that conveys a moral lesson.
- Environmental fables explore the relationship between humans and nature.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on pupils' discussions around themes of the environment and identity, which were explored in 'The Wild Robot'. In this unit, pupils will return to these themes through exploration around characters and perspectives. Pupils will learn about 'rewilding' by reading around the text and use this knowledge to engage effectively in the story. Through discussion around the power of nature and its importance, this unit prepares pupils for the future unit, 'Blackberry Blue', where they will discuss how themes of nature are integrated into a contemporary, fairytale narrative.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ability to decode text fluently at an age-appropriate level.
- Ability to infer meaning from a text.
- A fable is a story that conveys a moral lesson.
- Environmental fables explore the relationship between humans and nature.
Reading, writing & oracy
'Greenling': reading
In this unit, pupils read and explore the picturebook text, 'Greenling'. They will learn about the features of a fable and explore characterisation in the text. Pupils will develop an understanding of 'rewilding' and identify and engage in the key themes of community and sustainability.
5 lessons in unit
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