Year 1 - English
Characters, setting and plot in 'Paddington'
'Paddington': reading and writing
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Lesson Summary
You will learn to explore the characters, setting and plot in the story 'Paddington'.
Key Notes
- Stories have a beginning, middle and end.
- The Paddington book series is now also told through film and television programmes.
- Paddington is a a fictional story set in London.
- People may have different responses to a story, such as their favourite part and favourite character.
Vocabulary To Learn
- character: a person or animal in a story
- setting: where the story happens
- plot: what happens in a story
- prediction: making a guess using what we already know
- fiction: stories that have made-up characters, places, and adventures that did not happen in real life
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may be familiar with Paddington already, making predicting difficult.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Stories have a beginning, middle and end. The Paddington book series is now also told through film and television programmes.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'character'
a person or animal in a story.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may be familiar with Paddington already, making predicting difficult. Correction: As shown in the slides, model the language of 'I predict ...' or 'I know that ...' and celebrate their existing knowledge. At the end of the lesson, ask the children what new information about the Paddington series they learnt in the lesson.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Comparing 'Coming to England' to 'Paddington' Study Guide
- Comparing emotions and feelings in 'Paddington' Study Guide
- Describing the setting of 'Paddington' Study Guide
- The theme of identity Study Guide
- Thinking from Paddington and Floella Benjamin's perspectives Study Guide
- Writing a character description of Paddington Study Guide
- Writing a postcard from Paddington listing places and feelings Study Guide
- Writing a postcard with descriptions and questions Study Guide
- Writing facts about Floella Benjamin Study Guide
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