Character, setting and plot in 'And Tango Makes Three'

English

In this unit, pupils read a story related to a family. In 'Grandad's Island', pupils will read another text around a family, but in a different context, encouraging pupils to compare, contrast and respond with their personal experiences and prior reading.

In 'Don't Cross the Line!', pupils were encouraged to link the text to their own personal beliefs and experiences. In 'And Tango Makes Three', the theme of family is explored, further encouraging pupils to link what they read to their personal experiences.

'And Tango Makes Three': book club

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Who are the main characters in 'And Tango Makes Three'?

Where is the story of 'And Tango Makes Three' set?

How were Roy and Silo **different** to other couples in the penguin area?

What one thing could Roy and Silo **not** do like the other make and female couples?

He saw them playing with all the baby penguins.

How did the zookeeper realise that Roy and Silo wanted to have a baby?

Order the following elements of a narrative correctly.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Character, setting and plot in 'And Tango Makes Three'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.