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Developing a character profile for Alina in 'The Moon Dragons'

'The Moon Dragons': reading

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils read and explore the narrative fiction text 'The Moon Dragons'. They develop their comprehension and use inference to explore the character profile of the protagonist. Finally, pupils explore the key themes, as well as making connections and comparisons to other texts.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to understand and describe the character of Alina.

Key Notes

  • The protagonist is a main character or central figure in a story or narrative.
  • Alina is the protagonist in 'The Moon Dragons'.
  • Character traits are the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting.
  • We can identify Alina's character traits by exploring her experiences and interactions and making inferences.
  • Alina displays a range of character traits such as resilience, bravery, and morality.

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 or interesting
  • role on the wall: a character analysis activity which encourages readers to infer

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Some of the vocabulary used to describe Alina's connection to nature and the moon dragons may be unfamiliar, e.g. 'intuitive'.

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. Alina is the protagonist in 'The Moon Dragons'.

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: Some of the vocabulary used to describe Alina's connection to nature and the moon dragons may be unfamiliar, e.g. 'intuitive'. Correction: Explore the word 'intuitive' and its definition. Ask the children to consider moments that they feel a sense of intuitiveness and how this guides them to make decisions.

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