Developing understanding of 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane' through rich discussion
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can discuss the main ideas of ‘The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane’.
Key learning points
- 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane' is an illustrated chapter book, with black and white pencil sketch vignettes.
- The protagonist is Edward, a china rabbit doll.
- In 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane', themes of love, compassion and loss are explored.
Keywords
Illustrated chapter book - An illustrated chapter book is a longer fictional text with illustrations to support and develop understanding.
Vignette - Vignettes are small, focused illustrations that often capture a specific moment or scene within a narrative.
Theme - A theme is a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story.
Common misconception
Pupils may find it challenging to remember the order of Edward's owners.
You may want to note down the order of owners. This could be represented visually as a timeline within the classroom.
Teacher tip
Pupils must have read the text in advance of this lesson. You may want to check their understanding of the text through some retrieval and discussion tasks ahead of this lesson.
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2015 Walker Books edition of ‘The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane’, written by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline, for this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is an illustrated chapter book?
Q2.What is a suitable definition for the word 'fragile'?
Q3.Put the key parts of a story in the correct order.
Q4.True or false? A main protagonist in a text always has to be liked by the reader.
Q5.Which of the following examples show someone who is compassionate?
Q6.Which of the following examples show someone who is unfair?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
a fictional text with illustrations to develop understanding
small illustrations that often capture a specific story moment
a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story
Q2.Who is the author of 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane'?
Q3.True or false? After being buried beneath mounds of rubbish, Edward is found by Bull.
Q4.Which street is Edward's first house on?
Q5.What is Edward used for when he is made to stand in a field?
Q6.Put the following owners of Edward in chronological order.
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