Year 4 - English
Developing comprehension of 'Hansel and Gretel'through rich discussions
'Hansel and Gretel': reading
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and explore the classic fairy tale 'Hansel and Gretel'. They use inference to develop their comprehension of the text and characters. Finally, pupils will explore the key themes and engage in rich discussions.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to infer meaning from 'Hansel and Gretel'.
Key Notes
- Reading between the lines to search for clues can help to infer meaning.
- Evidence from the text helps us to justify our inferences.
- Asking questions provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding of a text.
Vocabulary To Learn
- inference: to draw conclusions from clues within the text
- evidence: the available information that supports a belief or opinion
- emotions: strong feelings as a result of circumstances, mood, or relationships with others
- intentions: what you aim to achieve through your actions
- motives: reasons for doing something
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think you can only know how a character is feeling by an explicit feelings word.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Reading between the lines to search for clues can help to infer meaning. Evidence from the text helps us to justify our inferences.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'inference'
to draw conclusions from clues within the text.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may think you can only know how a character is feeling by an explicit feelings word. Correction: We can understand a character's feelings by inferring meaning through the character's actions, their words and their experiences.
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