The theme of family in 'Grandad's Island'
I can explore the theme of family in 'Grandad's Island'.
The theme of family in 'Grandad's Island'
I can explore the theme of family in 'Grandad's Island'.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Texts often have a theme, or big idea, which is repeated through the story in different ways.
- A theme is a big idea or lesson that the author wants you to explore or understand.
- In "Grandad's Island", the themes of family and separation are explored.
Keywords
Theme - the big idea or lesson that the author wants you to learn or understand from reading the story
Infer - to draw a conclusion based on evidence from the text
Emotions - a feeling or mood
Separation - being away from someone you love
Common misconception
Children might think that all families look like their own.
Emphasise the idea that all families are different and families go beyond just the people you live with.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Exit quiz
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to draw a conclusion based on evidence from the text
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