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Developing understanding of 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths' through rich discussion

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Developing understanding of 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths' through rich discussion

I can discuss the main ideas of ‘Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths’.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths' explores British East/South-East Asian prejudice.
  2. In the story, there are some examples of characters being stereotyped.
  3. The text explores an inter-generational relationship between a grandmother, Nai Nai, and her grandson, Danny.

Common misconception

A stereotype always has to link to someone's race or cultural background.

Stereotypes do not always relate to race or cultural background. Stereotypes can also be based on various other factors such as gender, age, religion, physical appearance and other protected characteristics.

Keywords

  • Cultural heritage - Someone’s cultural heritage is the traditions, beliefs, and values passed down through generations.

  • Stereotype - Stereotype refers to a generalised and often unfair or untrue belief about a particular group of people or things.

  • Theme - A theme is a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story.

Pupils must have read the text before the lesson. It would be useful for pupils to discuss stereotypes before the session, focusing on what they are and how they can be formed.
Teacher tip

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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6 Questions

Q1.
An author of a text is responsible for ...
illustrations.
Correct answer: words.
publishing.
Q2.
An illustrator of a text is responsible for the ...
Correct answer: illustrations.
words.
publishing.
Q3.
Match the following terms to their definitions.
Correct Answer:character,a person or an animal in a story

a person or an animal in a story

Correct Answer:setting,where the story takes place

where the story takes place

Correct Answer:plot,what happens in the story

what happens in the story

Q4.
Which of the following describes a theme of a text.
Correct answer: a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story
a genre in which a fictional plot takes place during real historical events
the ability to read a text accurately, smoothly, and with appropriate expression
Q5.
What is a suitable definition of bullying?
to motivate or encourage through positive influence or example
Correct answer: repeated harm or intimidation
expressing your own opinions, ideas or feelings
Q6.
What is a suitable definition of prejudice?
a lesson that can be learnt from a story or experience
Correct answer: holding unfair opinions or feelings based on limited thought and knowledge
the impact of particular events and actions that took place in the past

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the keywords to their definitions.
Correct Answer:cultural heritage,the traditions, beliefs, and values passed down through generations

the traditions, beliefs, and values passed down through generations

Correct Answer:stereotype,a generalised and unfair belief about a group of people or things

a generalised and unfair belief about a group of people or things

Correct Answer:theme,a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story

a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story

Q2.
Which of the following are themes within 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths'?
protection
good vs. evil
Correct answer: bullying
Correct answer: family
Q3.
Which languages do Danny's family speak at home?
Correct answer: Catonese
Spanish
Correct answer: Mandarin
Arabic
Q4.
True or False? Danny is initially surprised by his grandmother's arrival.
Correct Answer: True, true
Q5.
Order the following events from the text in chronological order.
1 - Danny is busy making a comic about a mythical creature - half duck, half dragon
2 - Danny’s teacher sets a maths project. Danny can’t come up with an idea.
3 - Nai Nai becomes friends with Mrs. Cruikshanks. They play bingo together.
4 - Nai Nai wins the grand prize. Danny gets his own room.
Q6.
Match the following characters from the text and their relation to Danny.
Correct Answer:Ma,Danny' Mother

Danny' Mother

Correct Answer:Ba,Danny's father

Danny's father

Correct Answer:Amelia,Family friend

Family friend

Correct Answer:Ravi,Danny's best friend

Danny's best friend