Starter quiz
- Which of the following are features of a modern myth?
- blend of reality and fiction ✓
- important moral or lesson taught ✓
- includes an index and a glossary for reference
- often feature gods and goddesses with extraordinary powers ✓
- headings and subheadings
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- True or False? Arthur is the main protagonist in 'Arthur and the Golden Rope'.
- True ✓
- False
- What is the most appropriate definition of a character trait?
- a description of looks
- momentary feelings
- the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting ✓
- actions due to plot
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- Match the following character traits to the character in 'Arthur and the Golden Rope'.
- adventurous⇔Arthur ✓
- powerful⇔Thor ✓
- compassionate⇔Freyja ✓
- ferocious⇔Fenrir ✓
- Which example demonstrates the character trait kindness?
- prioritising one's needs without consideration for others
- standing by someone during challenging times ✓
- misleading or manipulating others for personal gain
- neglecting to offer assistance or support when someone is in need
- inflicting harm or pain on others intentionally
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- Which example demonstrates the character trait courage ?
- evading difficulties or conflicts without facing them directly
- not being responsible, especially in difficult situations
- retreating or running away from challenges
- protecting others despite personal risks ✓
- betraying friends for personal gain
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Exit quiz
- Match the following keywords to their definitions.
- inference⇔to use clues from within the text to draw conclusions ✓
- evidence⇔the information from a text that can justify reasoning ✓
- character traits⇔the special qualities that make a character unique ✓
- motives⇔a person’s reasons for doing something ✓
- Match the character to the action they perform in the text.
- Odin⇔crafts the golden rope ✓
- Arthur⇔collects the roots of a mountain ✓
- Fenrir⇔creates a path of destruction which Arthur follows ✓
- Freyja⇔helps Arthur and Thor battle terrifying creatures ✓
- Thor⇔wields the power of lightning in battle ✓
- True or False? Understanding a character's motives enriches the reading experience.
- True ✓
- False
- Starting with the highest, order the Norse World levels from highest to lowest.
- 1⇔World Tree (Yggdrasil)
- 2⇔Middle Land
- 3⇔Land of the Dead
- Which of the following features are included on the inside of the character when completing a role on the wall?
- a character's motivations ✓
- how a character interacts with another
- a character's fears ✓
- a character's actions
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- Which of the following features are included on the outside of the character when completing a role on the wall?
- a character's feelings
- a character's physical appearance ✓
- actions characters perform in the story ✓
- a character's thoughts
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Reading between the lines to search for clues can help to infer meaning
- Evidence from the text helps us to justify our inferences
- Skimming and scanning helps to retrieve and record information from a text
- Role on the wall is a reading activity that helps readers develop their understanding of a character
Common misconception
Pupils may place character traits both on the inside and outside of the character outline.
Explain to pupils that inner emotions and feelings remain inside, attributes that other characters can see go on the outside.
Keywords
Inference - Inference means to use clues from within the text to draw conclusions.
Evidence - Evidence is the information from a text that can support or justify our reasoning.
Character traits - Character traits are the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting.
Role on the wall - Role on the wall is a character analysis activity which encourages readers to infer.
Motives - Motives refer to a person’s reasons for doing something.
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