Starter quiz
- What challenges do Faiza and Asiya face in 'The Proudest Blue'?
- They fight with each other.
- They experience unkindness from others. ✓
- They find their school work difficult.
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- How do Faiza and Asiya respond to people treating them differently?
- They hide their religion and identity.
- They change themselves to fit in.
- They view the hijab as normal and remain proud of it. ✓
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- Why does the author compare Asiya's hijab to the skies and the sea?
- To show its normality, strength and beauty. ✓
- To show that it's blue.
- To show that it's different.
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- How can we uncover the deeper meaning of a story?
- Look for clues in the text to infer. ✓
- Discuss the story with others to hear different perspectives. ✓
- Retrieve information from the text.
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- True or false? Everyone will have the same opinions and perspective on a story.
- True
- False ✓
- What is the definition of identity?
- the things we like
- what we believe in
- where we live
- the different aspects that make up who we are ✓
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Exit quiz
- What is a theme in a narrative?
- a summary of a story
- a big idea, topic or message that appears in a story ✓
- a reader's favourite part of a story
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- Which of the following are key themes in 'The Proudest Blue'?
- identity ✓
- greed
- pride ✓
- animals
- differences ✓
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- Match the vocabulary to the correct definition.
- identity⇔the different aspects that make up who we are ✓
- pride⇔the feeling of deep pleasure as a result of one's own qualities ✓
- differences⇔ways in which people or things are not similar ✓
- True or False? Personal identity is determined by one aspect of a person's life.
- True
- False ✓
- True or false? There is one way of being 'normal'.
- True
- False ✓
- How can you support others in feeling proud of their identity?
- show kindness to everyone ✓
- be afraid of differences
- show interest in what is important to others ✓
- celebrate differences ✓
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Key learning points
- A theme is a big idea, topic or message that appears in a story.
- Themes in a story are used to convey deeper meaning and messages to the reader.
- 'The Proudest Blue' explores themes of identity, pride and differences, among many others.
- Stories can create a personal response linked to the reader's own views or personal experiences.
- Many different factors can contribute to a person's identity and everyone deserves to feel normal and proud.
Common misconception
Children may find it difficult to understand the concept of challenging the idea of what is 'normal'.
Explore examples of how 'normal' looks different everywhere. Encourage children to consider things that may feel normal to them but not to others as a a tool for exploring the concept.
Keywords
Theme - a big idea, topic or message that appears in a story
Identity - the different aspects that make up who we are
Pride - the feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or qualities
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