Inferring meaning from images in 'Mirror'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can infer meaning from images in ‘Mirror’.
Key learning points
- In the Western story, panels are designed to be read from left to right; the Moroccan story is read from right to left.
- Looking for contextual clues help us to infer meaning from images.
- Inferring meaning can help us to build our understanding of the story.
- Drawing comparisons between images helps us to understand their meaning.
Keywords
Western - refers to countries in the west part of the world and those with historical, political or cultural links with Western countries
Moroccan - refers to something or someone associated with the country of Morocco, located in North Africa
Inference - to use clues from within the text to draw conclusions
Panel - refers to a distinct section or frame that contains a specific scene or moment in the story
Common misconception
Pupils may make generalisations based on the gender of the parents.
Explain that it can be harmful to make assumptions based on gendered stereotypes. Family structures are different and unique. Explain that both mothers and fathers can perform a variety of actions.
Teacher tip
Parental roles, actions and gendered stereotypes can be explored further during PSHE lessons.
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2010 Walker Books edition of ‘Mirror’ created by Jeannie Baker, for this lesson.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Who is the creator of the text, 'Mirror'?
Q2.True or False? Jeannie Baker is the eldest of 6 children.
Q3.Which artistic technique does Jeannie use in lots of her picturebooks?
Q4.What was the first text that Jeannie Baker had published?
Q5.Which of the following are synonyms of the word 'environment'?
Q6.Which of the following are antonyms of the word 'mirror'?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
refers to countries in the west part of the world and those connected
refers to something or someone associated with the country of Morocco
to use clues from within the text to draw conclusions
Q2.Match the two stories to how they are read.
read from right-to-left
read from left-to-right
Q3.Which of the following is a suitable definition of the word panel?
Q4.In the Western story, which of the following actions does the father do in the morning?
Q5.What do the Australian family have for breakfast?
Q6.Who is making the carpet in the Moroccan story?
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