Year 6 - English
Making comparisons and connections
'When the Sky Falls': reading
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and explore the novel, 'When the Sky Falls'. They discuss the historical context and explore the main characters and their motives. Finally, pupils spot comparisons and connections between the characters and explore the key concepts and themes within the text.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe key events in Chapters 24 and 25 and you can draw comparisons and connections between characters and their experiences.
Key Notes
- In this section of the book, we see Joseph subjected to bullying.
- Adonis intervenes, putting Bert at risk; Joseph helps Bert escape, but he is not thanked for this.
- We can compare character experiences across a book, identifying a character's lows and highs.
- We can try and spot connections between different characters and their experiences.
- These connections might be intended by the author or not.
Vocabulary To Learn
- prediction: an educated guess, based on evidence in the text or prior knowledge
- compare: make a judgement about the similarities and differences between different things or whether one is better than the other
- connection: a similarity or link between two things
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may struggle to see connections between Joseph and Adonis in the second task.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
In this section of the book, we see Joseph subjected to bullying. Adonis intervenes, putting Bert at risk; Joseph helps Bert escape, but he is not thanked for this.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'prediction'
an educated guess, based on evidence in the text or prior knowledge.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may struggle to see connections between Joseph and Adonis in the second task. Correction: You may wish to discuss the idea of a metaphorical 'cage' midway through pupils' discussions, discussing ways in which Joseph is 'caged' by his difficulties.
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