Starter quiz
- An author of a text is responsible for ...
- illustrations.
- words. ✓
- publishing.
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- An illustrator of a text is responsible for the ...
- illustrations. ✓
- words.
- publishing.
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- Match the following terms to their definitions.
- character⇔a person or an animal in a story ✓
- setting⇔where the story takes place ✓
- plot⇔what happens in the story ✓
- Which of the following describes a theme of a text.
- a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story ✓
- a genre in which a fictional plot takes place during real historical events
- the ability to read a text accurately, smoothly, and with appropriate expression
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- What is a suitable definition of bullying?
- to motivate or encourage through positive influence or example
- repeated harm or intimidation ✓
- expressing your own opinions, ideas or feelings
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- What is a suitable definition of prejudice?
- a lesson that can be learnt from a story or experience
- holding unfair opinions or feelings based on limited thought and knowledge ✓
- the impact of particular events and actions that took place in the past
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Exit quiz
- Match the keywords to their definitions.
- cultural heritage⇔the traditions, beliefs, and values passed down through generations ✓
- stereotype⇔a generalised and unfair belief about a group of people or things ✓
- theme⇔a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story ✓
- Which of the following are themes within 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths'?
- protection
- good vs. evil
- bullying ✓
- family ✓
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- Which languages do Danny's family speak at home?
- Catonese ✓
- Spanish
- Mandarin ✓
- Arabic
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- True or False? Danny is initially surprised by his grandmother's arrival.
- True ✓
- False
- Order the following events from the text in chronological order.
- 1⇔Danny is busy making a comic about a mythical creature - half duck, half dragon
- 2⇔Danny’s teacher sets a maths project. Danny can’t come up with an idea.
- 3⇔Nai Nai becomes friends with Mrs. Cruikshanks. They play bingo together.
- 4⇔Nai Nai wins the grand prize. Danny gets his own room.
- Match the following characters from the text and their relation to Danny.
- Ma⇔Danny' Mother ✓
- Ba⇔Danny's father ✓
- Amelia⇔Family friend ✓
- Ravi⇔Danny's best friend ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths' explores British East/South-East Asian prejudice.
- In the story, there are some examples of characters being stereotyped.
- The text explores an inter-generational relationship between a grandmother, Nai Nai, and her grandson, Danny.
Common misconception
A stereotype always has to link to someone's race or cultural background.
Stereotypes do not always relate to race or cultural background. Stereotypes can also be based on various other factors such as gender, age, religion, physical appearance and other protected characteristics.
Keywords
Cultural heritage - Someone’s cultural heritage is the traditions, beliefs, and values passed down through generations.
Stereotype - Stereotype refers to a generalised and often unfair or untrue belief about a particular group of people or things.
Theme - A theme is a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story.
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