Developing responses to 'El Deafo' through rich discussions
I can develop my own response to 'El Deafo'.
Developing responses to 'El Deafo' through rich discussions
I can develop my own response to 'El Deafo'.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Cece has different relationships with characters within the text, including her family and friends.
- Characters within the text depict a range of emotions. Character traits can be understood from these.
- Character traits can be explored through the text’s illustrations or words used by the characters
- Making connections and recommendations can significantly enhance the reading experience and broaden understanding.
Keywords
Character trait - Character traits are the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting.
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.
Common misconception
Pupils may list emotions when referring to a character trait.
Emotions are temporary. Explain that character traits are linked to characterisation. They are relatively stable over time. Examples of common character traits could be shared with the children prior to Task A.
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2014 Amulet Books edition of ‘El Deafo’ written and illustrated by Cece Bell, for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
special qualities that make a character in a story unique
how a text relates to a reader, another text or the wider world
a suggestion for a text that is suited to a reader’s age and interests
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