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- Year 4
Developing comprehension of 'Hansel and Gretel'through rich discussions
I can infer meaning from 'Hansel and Gretel'.
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- Year 4
Developing comprehension of 'Hansel and Gretel'through rich discussions
I can infer meaning from 'Hansel and Gretel'.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Reading between the lines to search for clues can help to infer meaning.
- Evidence from the text helps us to justify our inferences.
- Asking questions provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding of a text.
Keywords
Inference - to draw conclusions from clues within the text
Evidence - the available information that supports a belief or opinion
Emotions - strong feelings as a result of circumstances, mood, or relationships with others
Intentions - what you aim to achieve through your actions
Motives - reasons for doing something
Common misconception
Pupils may think you can only know how a character is feeling by an explicit feelings word.
We can understand a character's feelings by inferring meaning through the character's actions, their words and their experiences.
To help you plan your year 4 English lesson on: Developing comprehension of 'Hansel and Gretel'through rich discussions, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 English lesson on: Developing comprehension of 'Hansel and Gretel'through rich discussions, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
You need a copy of the 1981 Walker Books Ltd edition of 'Hansel and Gretel' by Anthony Browne.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
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