'Mirror': reading
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on the prior unit, 'The Unforgotten Coat', where pupils discussed how cultural influences affect an individual. In 'Mirror', pupils will compare and contrast two families from different countries and cultural backgrounds through use of a dual narrative text. Pupils will make connections between the two stories in 'Mirror', as well as developing the skill of prediction. This unit prepares pupils for the future unit, 'Front Desk', where they will explore an individual's experience of moving to a new country.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ability to decode text fluently at an age-appropriate level.
- Know how to infer meaning from a text.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on the prior unit, 'The Unforgotten Coat', where pupils discussed how cultural influences affect an individual. In 'Mirror', pupils will compare and contrast two families from different countries and cultural backgrounds through use of a dual narrative text. Pupils will make connections between the two stories in 'Mirror', as well as developing the skill of prediction. This unit prepares pupils for the future unit, 'Front Desk', where they will explore an individual's experience of moving to a new country.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ability to decode text fluently at an age-appropriate level.
- Know how to infer meaning from a text.
Reading, writing & oracy
'Mirror': reading
In this unit, pupils explore and discuss the dual narrative text, 'Mirror'. They explore the two stories by inferring meaning from images in the text. Finally, pupils make connections to and from the text, as well as engaging with key themes.
5 lessons in unit
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