Year 4 - English
Engaging with 'Hansel and Gretel'
'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 summarise the fairytale of 'Hansel and Gretel'.
Key Notes
- We can form judgements about characters and learn morals based on the actions and events in the story.
- The story of 'Hansel and Gretel' is an example of how good triumphs over evil in fairytales.
- 'Hansel and Gretel' contains many of the features of fairytales.
Vocabulary To Learn
- characteristics: features or qualities belonging to a person, place or thing
- judgements: drawing sensible conclusions
- moral: a lesson that can be learnt from a story or experience
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children might think that characters in fairytales are always either good or evil.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
We can form judgements about characters and learn morals based on the actions and events in the story. The story of 'Hansel and Gretel' is an example of how good triumphs over evil in fairytales.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'characteristics'
features or qualities belonging to a person, place or thing.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children might think that characters in fairytales are always either good or evil. Correction: Some characters are more complex to understand and can show a range of characteristics which offers a great opportunity for debate.
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