Reading the build-up in 'The Firework Maker's Daughter'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can summarise the build-up of 'The Firework Maker's Daughter’.
Key learning points
- Lila’s quest intensifies in the build-up in Chapter 4 of ‘The Firework-Maker’s Daughter’.
- Suspense is a key feature in the build-up of a story.
- Moments of suspense keep the reader engaged and wanting to find out what happens next.
- It is important to focus on moments of suspense when summarising the build-up of a story.
- Lila faces many setbacks on her journey which she has to show resilience and determination to overcome.
Keywords
Build-up - the building of action and suspense that leads up to the climax
Summarise - to pull out the key events and ideas from a text
Suspense - a state of feeling excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen
Common misconception
Children may find it difficult to remain connected to the different strands of the story. E.g. Lila has made it to the Grotto safely, but Chulak and Hamlet's journey is still crucial.
Ask children to consider why a huge element of suspense remains even though Lila has made it to the Grotto. Answer: She may have overcome the challenge of getting there but if Chulak doesn't get the magical water to her then she is still in danger.
Teacher tip
Ensure children have read Chapters 1, 2 & 3 of 'The Firework-Maker's Daughter' prior to the teaching of this unit.
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 is a narrative?
Q2.Who is the author of 'The Firework-Maker's Daughter'?
Q3.Who is the protagonist in 'The Firework-Maker's Daughter'?
Q4.Which statement best summarises the conflict between Lila and her father Lalchand?
Q5.When Lalchand discovers where Lila has gone, he tells Chulak that...
Q6.Order the following events from the beginning of 'The Firework-Maker's Daughter'.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What protective ingredient do Chulak and Hamlet retrieve from the goddess to protect Lila from the flames?
Q2.True or false? Lila is able to sleep to regain her energy before climbing the mountain.
Q3.What happened to Lila when she fell down the mountain?
Q4.Which of the following is a key feature of the build-up in a story?
Q5.What is suspense?
Q6.What does it mean to summarise?
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