Starter quiz
- Who is the author and illustrator of 'El Deafo'?
- 'Cece Bell' ✓
- What is an appropriate definition of a character within a text?
- initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text
- a person who translates a text from one language into another
- a writer who uses verse to convey emotions
- a protagonist or central figure in a story or narrative ✓
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- Which character trait is shown in this sentence: Faced with daunting challenges, Emily's unwavering actions demonstrated her strength of character.
- arrogant
- deceitful
- courageous ✓
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- What is an appropriate definition of a relationship in a text?
- a person who has done something important that influenced the world
- the connections and interactions between individuals within a narrative ✓
- a flawed protagonist, often with ambiguous morals
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- Sound Effects in a graphic novel represent __________ ?
- a noise or onomatopoeia ✓
- inner thoughts and feelings
- what/how something is said
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- Which of the following describes a graphic novel?
- a form of text combining words and images in long-form, sequential art panels ✓
- a form of text featuring articles, images, and information on diverse topics
- a form of text that presents news and information about current events
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Exit quiz
- Match the keywords to their definitions.
- character traits⇔special qualities that make a character in a story unique ✓
- connection⇔how a text relates to a reader, another text or the wider world ✓
- recommendation⇔a suggestion for a text that is suited to a reader’s age and interests ✓
- What is the name of Cece's superhero persona?
- Deaf
- Martha
- El Deafo ✓
- Mike
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- What does Cece think makes her different to the other children?
- her loneliness
- the school she goes to
- her hearing aid ✓
- interests and hobbies that she enjoys
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- Match Cece's friends to the characteristic they demonstrate in the text.
- Laura⇔bossy ✓
- Ginny⇔over-emphasises disability ✓
- Martha⇔kind and respectful ✓
- Which of the following connections is the following sentence: 'El Deafo' made me think of my brother who wears a hearing aid. It made me think what life must be like for him.
- text-to-self ✓
- text-to-text
- text-to-world
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- Refer to 'A note from the author'. True or False? 'El Deafo' is based on the author's real-life experiences?
- 'True' ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Cece has different relationships with characters within the text, including her family and friends.
- Characters within the text depict a range of emotions. Character traits can be understood from these.
- Character traits can be explored through the text’s illustrations or words used by the characters
- Making connections and recommendations can significantly enhance the reading experience and broaden understanding.
Common misconception
Pupils may list emotions when referring to a character trait.
Emotions are temporary. Explain that character traits are linked to characterisation. They are relatively stable over time. Examples of common character traits could be shared with the children prior to Task A.
Keywords
Character trait - Character traits are the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting.
Connection - How a text relates to a reader, another text or the wider world can be called a connection.
Recommendation - A recommendation is a suggestion for a text that is well-suited to a reader’s age and their interests.
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