Starter quiz
- What form is the text 'Roald Dahl's Matilda: The Musical' likely to be in?
- song lyrics ✓
- recipe book
- illustrated chapter book
- newspaper
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- Which definition best suits a tagline?
- the name of a text, usually displayed prominently on the cover
- a brief, catchy phrase on the cover that tempts readers to pick up the text ✓
- the edge of a book that displays the title and author's name
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- Match the word with the correct definition.
- protagonist⇔a main character or central figure in a story or narrative ✓
- character traits⇔the special qualities that make a character unique ✓
- hero⇔a character with noble qualities, often helpful and brave ✓
- anti-hero⇔a flawed character, often with ambiguous morals ✓
- Which form has the text 'War Horse: playscript' been adapted for?
- theatre ✓
- television
- feature film
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- Which of these examples demonstrate selfish qualities?
- sharing a favourite book with a friend, knowing they would enjoy it
- refusing to share their toys, wanting to keep them all for themselves ✓
- not letting others join in a game, insisting on playing alone ✓
- standing up for a classmate who was being bullied, showing support
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- Which of these examples demonstrate trusting qualities?
- being wary of a new student in class
- not believing a friend's excuse for missing a playdate
- being open to making new friends ✓
- helping someone who is lost, believing they needed assistance ✓
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Exit quiz
- Match the following keywords to their definitions.
- adaptation⇔a text that is adapted into a visual text or theatre play ✓
- character traits⇔special qualities that make a character in a story unique ✓
- source material⇔the original text serving as the basis for adaptations ✓
- theme⇔an idea that the writer intends the audience to engage with ✓
- subtext⇔unspoken or implied meaning within a text ✓
- What are the benefits of adapting a text for film, television or theatre?
- characters not like you imagined
- visual experience ✓
- less depth and detail
- greater accessibility ✓
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- True or False? Some texts can be adapted for more than one form (for example, a text can be adapted for television and theatre).
- True ✓
- False
- What subtext could be understood from the following? A character consistently volunteers at a local animal shelter, adopting rescue dogs and providing them with a loving home.
- the character is powerful and resilient
- the character is imaginative and creative
- the character is cruel and unkind
- the character is compassionate and empathetic ✓
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- What subtext could be understood from the following? A character is always seen reading books and has a special fondness for libraries, often helping younger kids find books to read.
- the character is ruthless and determined
- the character is a good mentor and role model ✓
- the character is committed to caring for the local environment
- the character is greedy and selfish
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- Characters can allow readers to understand a theme through...
- their actions and reactions. ✓
- their thoughts and feelings. ✓
- their dialogue and conversations. ✓
- their unreliable narration.
- their name and clothing.
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Texts can be adapted into a television series, feature-length film or for a theatre performance
- A character can be imagined from a physical text, film, television adaptation or theatre performance
- Subtext and themes can be explored via a character's thoughts, actions, dialogue and character development
Common misconception
Every text must have a subtext.
Some texts are more straightforward and may focus on conveying their message or story in a more direct and explicit manner.
Keywords
Adaptation - when a text is adapted into a television series, a feature-length film or for a theatre performance
Source material - the original text serving as the basis for adaptations
Theme - a central idea that the writer intends the audience to engage deeply with
Subtext - the unspoken or implied meaning beneath explicit dialogue or actions
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