Developing comprehension of 'Hansel and Gretel'through rich discussions
I can infer meaning from 'Hansel and Gretel'.
Developing comprehension of 'Hansel and Gretel'through rich discussions
I can infer meaning from 'Hansel and Gretel'.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Reading between the lines to search for clues can help to infer meaning.
- Evidence from the text helps us to justify our inferences.
- Asking questions provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding of a text.
Keywords
Inference - to draw conclusions from clues within the text
Evidence - the available information that supports a belief or opinion
Emotions - strong feelings as a result of circumstances, mood, or relationships with others
Intentions - what you aim to achieve through your actions
Motives - reasons for doing something
Common misconception
Pupils may think you can only know how a character is feeling by an explicit feelings word.
We can understand a character's feelings by inferring meaning through the character's actions, their words and their experiences.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a children’s story about magical and imaginary things
the sharing of stories orally over time
a lesson that can be learnt from a story or experience
Exit quiz
6 Questions
strong feelings that a person experiences
what a person aims to achieve through their actions
a person's reasons for doing something