Year 2 - English
Character, setting and plot in 'The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark'
'The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark': reading
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and explore the text, 'The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark'. They use a range of strategies to build their understanding of the plot and the characters. Finally, they explore the key themes in the text and give a personal response.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explore the story through discussing the characters, setting and plot.
Key Notes
- Making a prediction means deciding what you think will happen next in a story.
- One person's prediction may be different to another person's.
- Narrative openings introduce the characters, setting and plot.
- Plop meets an old woman who likes the dark and says it is 'kind'.
Vocabulary To Learn
- character: a person or animal in a story
- setting: where the story takes place
- plot: what happens in a story
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may find it hard to think of reasons they like the dark.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Making a prediction means deciding what you think will happen next in a story. One person's prediction may be different to another person's.
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 find it hard to think of reasons they like the dark. Correction: Brainstorm ideas beforehand as a class and if possible use two adults to model hot-seating before the children start the task.
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