Key learning points

1. Addie is the protagonist in 'A Kind of Spark'; she is autistic, but this does not define her exclusively.
2. Addie has a range of character traits including bravery, determination and single-mindedness.
3. We can identify character traits by looking at evidence in the text.
4. We can identify a structure within a narrative including an opening, build-up, climax and resolution.
5. We can track a character's emotions across a story to understand more about their personality.

Keywords

• Protagonist - a main character or central figure in a story or narrative

• Traits - special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting

• Structure - the order of events within a narrative that gives it a coherent and engaging flow

• Emotions - strong feelings that result from a person’s circumstances, mood or relationships with others

Common misconception