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Identifying the main idea of 'The Pebble in my Pocket'

'The Pebble in my Pocket': reading

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils read and explore the narrative non-fiction text 'The Pebble in my Pocket'. They explore the vocabulary used in order to build comprehension around the text. Finally, pupils will sequence and summarise the main ideas of the story.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to begin to understand "The Pebble in your Pocket".

Key Notes

  • 'The Pebble in my Pocket' is a narrative non-fiction based on the story of a pebble and its journey through time.
  • The story has two narrators, the girl who finds the pebble today and the narrator who tells its history.
  • The history of the pebble begins millions of years ago and is told in chronological order.
  • Everything that exists has a story to tell and can help us to build our understanding of the world.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • narrative non-fiction: a true story told in the style of a narrative
  • history: the study of past events
  • narrator: the person telling the story
  • chronological: order of time

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • The narrator in a story always remains the same.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

'The Pebble in my Pocket' is a narrative non-fiction based on the story of a pebble and its journey through time. The story has two narrators, the girl who finds the pebble today and the narrator who tells its history.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'narrative non-fiction'

a true story told in the style of a narrative.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: The narrator in a story always remains the same. Correction: There can be more than one narrator in a story. A change in narrator can demonstrate a shift in time or offer a different perspective.

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