Year 2 - English
Exploring vocabulary and illustrations in 'The Planet in a Pickle Jar'
'The Planet in a Pickle Jar': book club
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read the narrative text 'The Planet in a Pickle Jar'. They explore the rich vocabulary and detailed illustrations used in the text. Finally, they identify and discuss the key themes in the text, uncovering a message about family and the environment.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to understand the meaning behind the vocabulary and illustrations used in the story.
Key Notes
- 'The Planet in a Pickle Jar' contains precise vocabulary that is crucial for understanding the meaning behind the story.
- The grandma describes the planet as "fragile" and wants to "preserve" it so she creates a "sanctuary".
- Special things are pickled in jars because pickling is a method of preservation.
- The story explores the preservation of the world's natural elements, human elements and items/belongings.
- The illustrations communicate additional meaning behind the vocabulary in the story.
Vocabulary To Learn
- vocabulary: the words we know and use to communicate with others
- preserve: to maintain something in its original or existing state
- illustration: a picture in a book
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may find it difficult to distinguish between natural elements, human elements and items/belongings that could be pickled.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
'The Planet in a Pickle Jar' contains precise vocabulary that is crucial for understanding the meaning behind the story. The grandma describes the planet as "fragile" and wants to "preserve" it so she creates a "sanctuary".
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'vocabulary'
the words we know and use to communicate with others.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children may find it difficult to distinguish between natural elements, human elements and items/belongings that could be pickled. Correction: Explore the difference and definition of each of these as well as acknowledging things that may fit into multiple categories. E.g. An avocado is naturally grown and there may be a special sensory experience or memory related to it.
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