the ability to understand other people’s feelings and points of view

treating a person or group of people differently and unfairly because of a certain characteristic

a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story

Developing an understanding of 'Wonder' through rich discussions

English

In 'Wonder’, pupils considered the opinions of the narrative form the author has chosen.

In 'Front Desk’, pupils developed a personal response to a book. In ’Wonder’, pupils will consider different perspectives and also develop their own personal response to the book.

'Wonder': book club

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of scary, confusing or unsettling events or characters placed in danger, including creation of a scary atmosphere through the use of music and sound.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

treating a person or group of people differently and unfairly

an effect on the character or behaviour of someone else

a suggestion for a text that is well-suited to a reader’s interests

making a guess using what we already know

What is a suitable definition of a **precept**?

Which of the following adjectives describes the character of August?

Auggie begins to enjoy school and builds friendships.

August faces bullying from some classmates, including Julian.

Auggie overhears Jack Will speaking poorly of him to Julian.

Jack understands where he went wrong and apologises to August.

Order the following events from the text.

Which devices in the text support August in being able to hear better?

characters learn the importance of standing up against injustice

August has formed strong bonds with many of his classmates

Via talks about her experiences of her grandmother passing away

Match the themes to how they can be conveyed in the text.

Match the following terms to their definitions.

Which of the following are forms of text?

True or False? A main protagonist has to be likeable.

Drawn Across Borders: True Stories of Human Migration

Based on their front covers, which of the following are fiction texts?

how a character's feelings and emotions change throughout a story

the surrounding details that help understand what you're reading

a big idea, topic or message that repeats within a story

a protagonist with noble qualities, often saving or helping others

Which is the most suitable definition for a **theme** within a text?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Adult supervision recommended

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