Year 2 - English
Exploring the meaning of family in 'And Tango Makes Three'
'And Tango Makes Three': book club
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and explore the text, 'And Tango Makes Three'. They explore the characters, setting and plot and share their thoughts and opinions on the story. Finally, they explore the key themes in the text of love, family and identity.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explore the meaning of family in the story.
Key Notes
- A theme is a big idea, topic or message that appears in a story.
- 'And Tango Makes Three' tells the story of a penguin family that has two dads.
- 'And Tango Makes Three' explores themes of love, family and identity.
- Families come in many different forms, shapes and sizes.
- Love is the most important element in a family.
Vocabulary To Learn
- theme: a big idea, topic or message that appears in a story
- love: a strong feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection
- family: a group of people who look after each other and love one another
- identity: the different aspects of who we are
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may struggle to understand how the concept of identity links to family.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
A theme is a big idea, topic or message that appears in a story. 'And Tango Makes Three' tells the story of a penguin family that has two dads.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'theme'
a big idea, topic or message that appears in a story.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children may struggle to understand how the concept of identity links to family. Correction: Explain that our family is a big part of who we are and can influence our identity. Offer a variety of examples demonstrating this.
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