Year 2 - English
Introduction to the story 'Leaf'
'Leaf': book club
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and explore the picture book, 'Leaf'. They develop their understanding of the plot through rich discussions. Finally, they identify and discuss the key themes of belonging, kindness and the environment.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to make a prediction using evidence from the text.
Key Notes
- 'Leaf' is a fiction text where all of the characters are animals with voices.
- Making predictions means deciding what you think will happen in a story using illustration and the text as evidence.
- Fiction books can be based on a real life issue or event, e.g. climate change.
- Developing deeper understanding of 'Leaf' can allow us to learn important lessons from the story.
- One person's prediction or the lesson they interpret may be different to another person's.
Vocabulary To Learn
- fiction: a story that is made up or imagined
- prediction: deciding what you think might happen next in a story
- character: a person or animal in a story
- illustration: a picture in a book, drawn by an artist
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may not know that a fiction text can be based on real themes, events and issues.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
'Leaf' is a fiction text where all of the characters are animals with voices. Making predictions means deciding what you think will happen in a story using illustration and the text as evidence.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'fiction'
a story that is made up or imagined.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may not know that a fiction text can be based on real themes, events and issues. Correction: Explain to the children that although the story 'Leaf' is a made up story, it is based on the real-life issue of climate change.
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