Year 3 - English
Engaging with the legend of '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 summarise the legend of 'Mulan'.
Key Notes
- The legend of 'Mulan' is set in China during a period of war where a man from every family is required to join the army.
- Mulan's father and brother are not fit to fight so she decides to join the army in order to protect them.
- Mulan disguises herself as a boy in order to be a soldier and she becomes a respected and accomplished warrior.
- When the war is won and Mulan returns home, she reveals herself as a girl and her soldiers are in awe of her.
- Summarising key events and ideas in a story helps to build our understanding of it.
Vocabulary To Learn
- legend: a type of folktale that reflects human elements that are believed to have taken place in true history
- warrior: a brave or experienced soldier or fighter
- summarise: to pull out the key events and ideas from a text
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may include unnecessary details when summarising the story.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The legend of 'Mulan' is set in China during a period of war where a man from every family is required to join the army. Mulan's father and brother are not fit to fight so she decides to join the army in order to protect them.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'legend'
a type of folktale that reflects human elements that are believed to have taken place in true history.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children may include unnecessary details when summarising the story. Correction: Model non-examples when summarising the story. For example, model a sentence where an unnecessary detail has been included and ask the children to spot which piece of information could be taken out.
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