Year 2 - English
Engaging with key themes in 'The Proudest Blue'
'The Proudest Blue': reading and writing
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils explore themes of identity and belonging, learning a range of strategies to develop reading fluency and comprehension. They learn to use techniques, such as co-ordination and fronted adverbials, as well as similes and precise vocabulary, to write about their own special item.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explore the key themes in 'The Proudest Blue'.
Key Notes
- A theme is a big idea, topic or message that appears in a story.
- Themes in a story are used to convey deeper meaning and messages to the reader.
- 'The Proudest Blue' explores themes of identity, pride and differences, among many others.
- Stories can create a personal response linked to the reader's own views or personal experiences.
- Many different factors can contribute to a person's identity and everyone deserves to feel normal and proud.
Vocabulary To Learn
- theme: a big idea, topic or message that appears in a story
- identity: the different aspects that make up who we are
- pride: the feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or qualities
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may find it difficult to understand the concept of challenging the idea of what is 'normal'.
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. Themes in a story are used to convey deeper meaning and messages to the reader.
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 find it difficult to understand the concept of challenging the idea of what is 'normal'. Correction: Explore examples of how 'normal' looks different everywhere. Encourage children to consider things that may feel normal to them but not to others as a a tool for exploring the concept.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Building comprehension of 'The Proudest Blue' Study Guide
- Planning sentences about a special item based on 'The Proudest Blue' Study Guide
- Reading 'The Proudest Blue' and developing fluency Study Guide
- Reading aloud writing based on 'The Proudest Blue' Study Guide
- Understanding the authorial context of 'The Proudest Blue' Study Guide
- Writing descriptive sentences about a special item based on 'The Proudest Blue' Study Guide
- Writing sentences about a special item based on 'The Proudest Blue' Study Guide
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