Year 1 - English
The theme of identity
'Paddington': reading and writing
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Lesson Summary
You will learn to discuss the theme of identity, linking to your own experiences and what has been read.
Key Notes
- A theme is a big idea and focus of a book.
- A theme in 'Paddington' and 'Coming to England' is identity as both books explore characters moving from their home.
- Identity means who or what a person or thing is.
- Someone's identity may include their background, personality traits and interests.
- How someone perceives their own identity is personal to them and may be different to how others perceive them.
Vocabulary To Learn
- theme: a big idea or message that is important in a text
- opinion: a personal view about something
- similarities: things that are the same
- differences: things that are different
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may not be aware of their own nationality or background.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
A theme is a big idea and focus of a book. A theme in 'Paddington' and 'Coming to England' is identity as both books explore characters moving from their home.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'theme'
a big idea or message that is important in a text.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may not be aware of their own nationality or background. Correction: Prepare this knowledge about pupils' backgrounds in advance. Use a globe or map to pinpoint and discuss different places around the world. Ensure you give children autonomy to discuss what they see as their culture regardless of place of birth.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Characters, setting and plot in 'Paddington' Study Guide
- Comparing 'Coming to England' to 'Paddington' Study Guide
- Comparing emotions and feelings in 'Paddington' Study Guide
- Describing the setting of 'Paddington' 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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