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Developing responses to 'The Wild Robot' through rich discussions

'The Wild Robot': book club

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils explore and discuss the illustrated chapter book, 'The Wild Robot'. They will share their opinion on the text and explore the key themes of identity, adaptation and technology. Finally, pupils will develop personal responses, as well as making connections to other texts.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to develop your own response to 'The Wild Robot'.

Key Notes

  • Attitudes and perceptions of the central character, Roz, change over time.
  • Characters within the text depict a range of emotions. Character traits can be understood from these.
  • Character traits can be explored through the illustrations in addition to words.
  • Making connections and recommendations can significantly enhance the reading experience and broaden understanding.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • character traits: the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting
  • 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
  • recommendation: a suggestion for a text that is well-suited to a reader's age and their interests

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may think that all relationships within the text remain fixed or static.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

Attitudes and perceptions of the central character, Roz, change over time. Characters within the text depict a range of emotions. Character traits can be understood from these.

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

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

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils may think that all relationships within the text remain fixed or static. Correction: It may be beneficial to verbally model an example for Task A to support pupils in their understanding.

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