The theme of belonging in 'Wild'
You can describe how a character is feeling at different points in the story, 'Wild'.
The theme of belonging in 'Wild'
You can describe how a character is feeling at different points in the story, 'Wild'.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Information about a character and setting can be found in the text and in illustrations.
- Some adjectives describe feelings and emotions.
- A character's feelings and emotion can change throughout the story.
- Linking our own experiences to what we are reading helps us to understand the character's feelings and actions.
- The feeling of belonging means being accepted, feeling included and safe.
Keywords
Theme - a main idea that the writer wants to focus on
Character - a person or an animal in a story
Feeling - an emotion felt on the inside
Emotion - feeling or mood
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to understand other's perspectives (i.e. where others feel they belong).
Remind pupils that one person's feeling of belonging may be different to someone else's and the importance of perspective.
To help you plan your year 1 english lesson on: The theme of belonging in 'Wild', 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 belonging in 'Wild', 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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Explore more key stage 1 english lessons from the 'Wild': reading and writing unit, dive into the full secondary english curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
who is in the story, such as the little girl
where the story takes place, such as the forest
what happens in the story, such as the girl being taken away
Exit quiz
6 Questions
The feelings we have, such as anger and happiness.
What someone or something looks like, such as the furry bear
Describes a noun, such as strange and happy.