Expressing an opinion about 'Don't Cross the Line!'
I can generate an opinion about the story 'Don't Cross the Line!'.
Expressing an opinion about 'Don't Cross the Line!'
I can generate an opinion about the story 'Don't Cross the Line!'.
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Key learning points
- 'Don't Cross the Line!' is a book that is mostly told through illustrations.
- Layout refers to how the content is presented on the page.
- The layout of 'Don't Cross the Line!' is a crucial part of telling the story.
- Stories that have few words are open to interpretation and designed to generate an opinion.
- You can justify an interpretation or opinion by offering a clear reason or explanation.
Keywords
Layout - the way the content is presented on the page
Interpretation - the meaning a person infers from something
Opinion - a personal view or judgement about something
Justify - giving a reason or explanation for something
Common misconception
Children may not understand that the physical features of a book can be used as a storytelling tool.
Authors and illustrators use a variety of techniques to tell stories. Show children a physical copy of the book and how the line is used.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
How things are arranged on the page.
A round or oval shape that shows what a character is saying.
The person who writes a book.
The person who draws images for a book.
To do what someone tells you to do.
A request or command to do something a certain way.
Following instructions or commands from authority figures.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
A personal view or judgement about something.
The meaning a person infers from something.
To give a reason or explanation for something.