Developing responses to 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths' through rich discussions
I can develop my own response to 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths'.
Developing responses to 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths' through rich discussions
I can develop my own response to 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths'.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Character traits can be explored through the text’s illustrations or words used by the characters.
- Friendships and relationships within the story are not wholly positive; they are complex and changeable.
- Making connections and recommendations can enhance the reading experience and broaden understanding of literature.
Common misconception
Friendships within texts are always positive throughout.
The friendships and relationships within 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths' are complex. They could be explored during a PHSE lesson - looking at how some friendships are not equal or balanced.
Keywords
Character trait - Character traits are the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting.
Impression - An impression refers to initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text.
Connection - How a text relates to a reader, another text or the wider world can be called a connection.
Recommendation - A recommendation is a suggestion for a text that is well-suited to a reader’s age and their interests.
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2021 Picadilly Press edition of ‘Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths’, written by Maisie Chan, illustrated by Anh Cao, 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
welcoming
mean
helpful
when the content of the text relates to another text
when the content relates to events and issues in the real world
when the content of the text relates to personal experiences
Exit quiz
6 Questions
special qualities that make a character unique and interesting
a suggestion for a text that is suited to a reader’s age and interests
how a text relates to a reader, another text or the wider world