Year 2 - English
Character, setting and plot in 'Grandad's Island'
'Grandad's Island': book club
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and explore the picture book, 'Grandad's Island'. They explore the characters, setting and plot and share their thoughts and opinions on the story. Finally, they identify and discuss the key themes of family and separation.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to respond to the story by thinking from the characters' perspectives.
Key Notes
- We can find out what a character is like in a variety of ways, including using the illustrations.
- The setting is where the story takes place, such as the island, or Grandad's house.
- In this story the plot is developed through words and illustrations.
- Reading aloud can help to bring the story alive.
- Imagining how a character is feeling helps us to think from their perspective, such as Syd feeling sad.
Vocabulary To Learn
- character: a person or animal in the story
- setting: where the story takes place
- plot: what happens in the story
- prediction: making a guess using what we already know
- illustration: a picture in a book
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may think that there can only be one setting in a story.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
We can find out what a character is like in a variety of ways, including using the illustrations. The setting is where the story takes place, such as the island, or Grandad's house.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'character'
a person or animal in the story.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children may think that there can only be one setting in a story. Correction: Explain that the setting may change in a story and talk through the different settings in 'Grandad's Island'.
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