Developing understanding of 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane' through rich discussion
I can discuss the main ideas of ‘The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane’.
Developing understanding of 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane' through rich discussion
I can discuss the main ideas of ‘The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane' is an illustrated chapter book, with black and white pencil sketch vignettes.
- The protagonist is Edward, a china rabbit doll.
- In 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane', themes of love, compassion and loss are explored.
Keywords
Illustrated chapter book - An illustrated chapter book is a longer fictional text with illustrations to support and develop understanding.
Vignette - Vignettes are small, focused illustrations that often capture a specific moment or scene within a narrative.
Theme - A theme is a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story.
Common misconception
Pupils may find it challenging to remember the order of Edward's owners.
You may want to note down the order of owners. This could be represented visually as a timeline within the classroom.
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Equipment
You need a copy of the 2015 Walker Books edition of ‘The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane’, written by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline, for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a fictional text with illustrations to develop understanding
small illustrations that often capture a specific story moment
a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story