Year 2 - English
Understanding the authorial context of '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 understand the author's life and why they chose to write 'The Proudest Blue'.
Key Notes
- The author of 'The Proudest Blue' is Ibtihaj Muhammad, written alongside S. K. Ali.
- 'The Proudest Blue' is a children's picture book which celebrates the importance and beauty of the hijab.
- 'The Proudest Blue' is inspired by the author's own life.
- Ibtihaj Muhammad was the first American fencing player to wear the hijab and participate in the Olympics.
- Ibtihaj wrote 'The Proudest Blue' so that young girls who wear the hijab can see themselves represented and feel proud.
Vocabulary To Learn
- author: the person responsible for crafting the words that make up a text
- hijab: a head covering worn by some Muslim women
- fencing: a combat sport that features sword-fighting
- proud: feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or qualities
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may assume that all Muslim women wear a hijab or struggle to understand why some do and some don't.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The author of 'The Proudest Blue' is Ibtihaj Muhammad, written alongside S. K. Ali. 'The Proudest Blue' is a children's picture book which celebrates the importance and beauty of the hijab.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'author'
the person responsible for crafting the words that make up a text.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children may assume that all Muslim women wear a hijab or struggle to understand why some do and some don't. Correction: Expand upon the cultural and religious significance of the hijab as well as individual choice.
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