Year 3 - English
Developing a character profile for 'Mulan'
'Mulan': reading
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and explore the legend of 'Mulan'. They discuss folklore as a genre and build comprehension around the text. Finally, pupils will explore the key themes and the moral of the text.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to understand and describe the character of Mulan.
Key Notes
- The protagonist is a main character or central figure in a story or narrative.
- Mulan is the protagonist who drives the actions and whose quest impacts the fate of herself, her family and her country.
- Character traits are the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting.
- We can identify Mulan's character traits by exploring her experiences and interactions and making inferences.
- Mulan displays a range of character traits such as courage, resilience and determination.
Vocabulary To Learn
- protagonist: a main character or central figure in a story or narrative
- character traits: the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting
- role on the wall: a character analysis activity which encourages readers to infer
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may find it difficult to understand the difference between feelings and character traits.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The protagonist is a main character or central figure in a story or narrative. Mulan is the protagonist who drives the actions and whose quest impacts the fate of herself, her family and her country.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'protagonist'
a main character or central figure in a story or narrative.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children may find it difficult to understand the difference between feelings and character traits. Correction: Distinguish between a temporary feeling and a character trait. E.g. Mulan does not always experience worry, this is a result of circumstances. However, the worry is a symptom of her consistent care for others, so we can infer that she is thoughtful.
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