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Developing responses to 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths' through rich discussions

'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths': book club

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils read and explore the novel, 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths'. They explore and discuss the story and its key themes of hope, prejudice and creativity. Finally, pupils explore the characters and relationships in the text and make personal connections and recommendations.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to develop your own response to 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths'.

Key Notes

  • Character traits can be explored through the text's illustrations or words used by the characters.
  • Friendships and relationships within the story are not wholly positive; they are complex and changeable.
  • Making connections and recommendations can enhance the reading experience and broaden understanding of literature.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • character trait: Character traits are the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting.
  • impression: An impression refers to initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text.
  • connection: How a text relates to a reader, another text or the wider world can be called a connection.
  • recommendation: A recommendation is a suggestion for a text that is well-suited to a reader's age and their interests.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Friendships within texts are always positive throughout.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

Character traits can be explored through the text's illustrations or words used by the characters. Friendships and relationships within the story are not wholly positive; they are complex and changeable.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'character trait'

Character traits are the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Friendships within texts are always positive throughout. Correction: The friendships and relationships within 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths' are complex. They could be explored during a PHSE lesson - looking at how some friendships are not equal or balanced.

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