Exploring Addie's character
I can explore Addie’s character traits in ‘A Kind of Spark’ and identify character lows and highs within the structure of the story.
Exploring Addie's character
I can explore Addie’s character traits in ‘A Kind of Spark’ and identify character lows and highs within the structure of the story.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Addie is the protagonist in 'A Kind of Spark'; she is autistic, but this does not define her exclusively.
- Addie has a range of character traits including bravery, determination and single-mindedness.
- We can identify character traits by looking at evidence in the text.
- We can identify a structure within a narrative including an opening, build-up, climax and resolution.
- We can track a character's emotions across a story to understand more about their personality.
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to see the structure within such a long narrative.
Note that structure is somewhat subjective, but that a lot of the plot will be taken up with the build-up towards the climax. Many plots intertwine and build tension.
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
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2020 Knights Of edition of ‘A Kind of Spark’ written by Elle McNicoll, illustrated by Kay Wilson, for this lesson.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
to introduce the characters and setting
to increase the tension by introducing problems
to show the main drama or excitement in the story
to solve the problems introduced in the build-up