The theme of happiness in 'Anna Hibiscus' Song'
I can link a story to my own feelings and experiences.
The theme of happiness in 'Anna Hibiscus' Song'
I can link a story to my own feelings and experiences.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Recalling events in the story helps to summarise the most important parts
- The actions of a character are what the character does or says
- This story is different from traditional tales because it does not have a clear beginning, middle and end
- Instead, this story follows each family member and the discussions that the main character has with them
- This story demonstrates there are different ways to show happiness and explores the themes of family and happiness
Keywords
Theme - a main idea that the writer wants to focus on
Character - a person or animal in a story
Setting - where a story takes place
Plot - what happens in a story
Emotion - a feeling or mood
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to distinguish between what makes them happy and what they do to stay happy.
Use examples from your own experiences. Discuss that our feelings may change, but there are strategies you use to keep a positive mood going. Emphasise all of the things that the characters do to help to keep their happiness going.
To help you plan your year 1 english lesson on: The theme of happiness in 'Anna Hibiscus' Song', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 english lesson on: The theme of happiness in 'Anna Hibiscus' Song', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2012 Walker Books edition of 'Anna Hibiscus' Song' by Atinuke.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
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