Exploring and engaging with themes in 'Mirror'
I can identify and engage with the key themes in 'Mirror'.
Exploring and engaging with themes in 'Mirror'
I can identify and engage with the key themes in 'Mirror'.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- In 'Mirror' the afterword describes why Jeannie Baker was inspired to make the text and how she created the artwork.
- A theme is a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story.
- Readers can interpret their own big idea or message from a narrative; readers may interpret a text in different ways.
- Settings and events depicted in the book contribute to the boys’ sense of identity and belonging.
- Culture and traditions in each setting are conveyed through unique clothing, architecture, food and daily activities.
Common misconception
Pupils may find it challenging to reflect on a character's identity and sense of belonging in Task B.
Explain to pupils that identity and belonging can be shown through the boys' character traits, their relationships with their families and the actions they perform.
Keywords
Afterword - a concluding section providing additional insights or reflections after the main content
Theme - a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text
Convey - to communicate a message to the reader directly or indirectly
Identity - understanding who you are and your place within the world
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2010 Walker Books edition of ‘Mirror’ created by Jeannie Baker, 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
a person or an animal in a story
where the story takes place
what happens in the story
relates to another text or story
relates to personal experiences, feelings or thoughts
relates to events and issues in the real world
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a concluding section providing additional insights or reflections
a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text
to communicate a message to the reader directly or indirectly