Developing reading preferences in Year 4 through appreciation of characters
I can explore a range of characters in texts, articulating what makes them effective.
Developing reading preferences in Year 4 through appreciation of characters
I can explore a range of characters in texts, articulating what makes them effective.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Reading allows you to explore your emotions and understand yourself better
- Understanding a character's motivations can lead us to connecting with them on an emotional level
- Favourite characters can be heroes or anti-heroes
Keywords
Character traits - Character traits are the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting.
Protagonist - A protagonist is a main character or central figure in a story or narrative.
Hero - A hero is a protagonist with noble qualities, often saving or helping others.
Anti-hero - An anti-hero is a flawed protagonist, often with moral ambiguity or unconventional methods.
Common misconception
Pupils might assume a hero only portrays positive traits, an anti-hero only negative traits.
Discuss a range of protagonists and reflect on their traits and characterisation. Not all characters will be heroes or anti-heroes.
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish
words that make up a song
instructions that tell someone how to get from one place to another
newly received or important information
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a flawed character, neither purely good nor purely evil
a main character or central figure in a story or narrative
a character with noble qualities, often helping others
special qualities that make a character in a story unique