Exploring emotions in the opening of 'The Firework Maker's Daughter'
I can identify Lila's emotions and develop thoughts that convey them.
Exploring emotions in the opening of 'The Firework Maker's Daughter'
I can identify Lila's emotions and develop thoughts that convey them.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The opening of 'The Firework-Maker's Daughter' can be streamlined into four key moments.
- Lila's emotions shift and change over the course of these four key moments.
- Using empathy can help us develop a greater understanding of Lila's perspective.
- We can develop thoughts for Lila that convey and express her emotions.
- Emotions can be stated explicitly or conveyed through choice of words and phrases.
Keywords
Emotions - strong feelings resulting from circumstances, mood, or relationships with others
Perspective - a person's point of view
Empathy - the ability to understand other people’s feelings and points of view
Common misconception
Children may find it difficult to convey certain emotions without explicitly stating the feeling.
Explore common informal phrases used for certain emotions. E.g. "I am down in the dumps" to convey sadness.
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Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2018 Penguin Random House UK edition of ‘The Firework Maker's Daughter' by Philip Pullman for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Lila loved fireworks and shared her dream of being a firework-maker.
Lila’s father told her she needed to find a husband instead.
Lila learnt her father had told Chulak the secret to firework-making.
Lila decided to leave home on her quest to the Volcano of Merapi.
It broke my heart to even think about a future without fireworks.
I cannot believe my own father would do this to me.
I WILL discover the secret to becoming the best firework-maker.