narratives which are conveyed almost entirely through illustrations; they can also be known as silent texts

a storytelling technique where there are two distinct but interconnected storylines or perspectives presented simultaneously within the same text

an artistic technique where images are created by assembling various materials to form a piece of artwork

a vocabulary-building activity designed to encourage mind-mapping and creativity in generating words related to a specific topic or theme

an educated guess, based on evidence in the text or prior knowledge

Introducing the text and author of 'Mirror'

English

Inferring meaning from images in 'Mirror'

Using images to make comparisons and predictions in 'Mirror'

Making connections in 'Mirror'

Exploring and engaging with themes in 'Mirror'

In 'Mirror: reading’, pupils discussed the experiences of two families living in two different countries.  In ’Front Desk: book club’, pupils will explore an individual's experience of moving to a new country.

In 'The Unforgotten Coat: book club’, pupils discussed how cultural influences affect an individual. In ’Mirror: reading’, pupils will compare and contrast two families from different countries and cultural backgrounds.

In this unit, pupils explore and discuss the dual narrative text, 'Mirror'. They explore the two stories by inferring meaning from images in the text.  Finally, pupils make connections to and from the text, as well as engaging with key themes.

'Mirror': reading

narratives which are conveyed almost entirely through illustrations

a technique where images are created by assembling various materials

a language device used to have a desired impact on the reader

a technique where there are two distinct but interconnected storylines

 the first section of a story and where the writer describes the setting

What is a suitable definition of the term **dual narrative**?

Which two countries are the focus of the text?

Which of the following are included in a word explosion?

Which two constellations can be seen on the front cover of 'Mirror'?

Jeannie's first published book was called 'Grandmother'.

Which of the following is true about Jeannie Baker?

a traditional tale explaining a culture's beliefs and customs

a summary of a story which highlights key events and details

a form of text where images and words work together to create meaning

What is a suitable definition of a picturebook?

Which of the following are **genres** of text?

a densely populated and organised human settlement

Match the following terms to their definition.

True or False? Illustrations have to be drawn with a pencil.

A prediction can be informed by which of the following?

Starter Quiz

What is a suitable definition of a picturebook?