Exploring character relationships in 'The Firework Maker's Daughter'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can discuss the relationship between Lila and Lalchand.
Key learning points
- Using inference can help us to draw greater conclusions about Lila and Lalchand's relationship.
- The relationship between Lila and Lalchand is central to the plot.
- Lila and Lalchand have conflicting views on her future.
- Lalchand's views are stereotypical of traditional ideas around the role that girls and women should play.
- Lila's desires challenge stereotypes for girls and she defies her father in pursuit of her dreams.
Keywords
Conflicting - in disagreement or opposition
Stereotype - a generalised and often unfair or untrue belief about a particular group of people or things
Defy - openly resist or refuse to obey
Inference - to draw conclusions from clues within the text
Common misconception
Children may find it difficult to understand the concept of a stereotype.
Explore stereotypes for the traditional roles played by women and men. Ask children to compare this to the roles they see men and women playing today.
Teacher tip
Explore the concept of challenging stereotypes in greater detail and look at how this can create positive change even when it is not approved of. Create opportunities for children to make links to prior learning. E.g. suffragettes.
Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2018 Penguin Random House UK edition of ‘The Firework Maker's Daughter' by Philip Pullman for this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What kind of text is 'The Firework-Maker's Daughter'?
Q2.What is the name of the author of 'The Firework Maker's Daughter'?
Q3.What is the name of the main character in the story?
Q4.What is the name of Lila's father?
Q5.What do Lila and Lalchand disagree on?
Q6.How did Chapter 1 of 'The Firework-Maker's Daughter' end?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Complete the following sentence: Lila and Lalchand's relationship is ...
Q2.What does conflicting mean?
Q3.Why doesn't Lalchand want Lila to be a firework-maker?
Q4.What does stereotype mean?
Q5.How did Lila respond to her father's views?
Q6.How can we draw greater conclusions about Lila and Lalchand's relationship?
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