Starter quiz
- A central protagonist can be described as ...
- the setting in which the action takes place.
- the main character driving the story. ✓
- the events of the story.
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- A myth is a ...
- text featuring articles, images and information on diverse topics.
- traditional tale often explaining natural phenomena with supernatural elements. ✓
- text which presents real events, information or knowledge.
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- Which of the following sentences show a character being brave?
- She stayed silent when witnessing wrongdoing.
- She spoke out against injustice with her voice quivering. ✓
- She defended her beliefs, despite facing criticism. ✓
- He ran away from a challenging situation.
- He avoided trying something new due to fear.
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- Which of the following texts are likely to contain myths and legends?
Myth Atlas ✓
Cloudbusting
A Journey Through Greek Myths ✓
When Stars are Scattered
- If someone believes in fate, they might say which of the following?
- 'Nothing matters; it's all random.'
- 'It's all meant to be.' ✓
- 'There's no grand plan; we create our destiny.'
- 'My life's already written.' ✓
- 'Things happen for a reason.' ✓
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- Cartography is ...
- the study and creation of maps. ✓
- the study of animals.
- the study of myths and legends.
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Exit quiz
- Match the following keywords to their definitions.
- myth⇔a text explaining a culture's beliefs involving supernatural elements ✓
- magical realism⇔a genre of text, blending magical elements into realistic settings ✓
- theme⇔a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story ✓
- Who is the author of 'The Girl of Ink and Stars'?
- 'Kiran Millwood Hargrave' ✓
- True or false? Isabella brings treasured objects with her on the journey.
- True ✓
- False
- In which of the following ways is Arinta similar to Isabella?
- They are both selfish and mean.
- They are both brave and adventurous. ✓
- They both go on a quest. ✓
- They both stay in their hometown.
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- Put these events from the first half of the text in the correct order.
- 1⇔Lupe lights fireworks for her birthday.
- 2⇔Cata is murdered.
- 3⇔The governor’s ship has been burnt down and his animals are drowned.
- 4⇔Isabella joins the Governor.
- Put these events from the second half of the text in the correct order.
- 1⇔Pablo and Isabella go swimming in the sea.
- 2⇔The governor’s search party are ambushed by dog demons.
- 3⇔Lupe and Isabella find a crystal cave.
- 4⇔Lupe pulls out the sword and Yote is vanquished.
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- ‘The Girl of Ink and Stars’ is a novel, which blends the genres of myth and magical realism.
- The text has strong links to location and navigation; maps are a central part of the narrative.
- In 'The Girl of Ink and Stars', the themes of sacrifice, friendship and redemption are explored.
- Different readers may interpret a text in different ways.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that characters' traits and behaviours remain fixed within a narrative.
Discuss that several characters evolve emotionally over the narrative. Governor Adori begins the text very commanding, authoritative and selfish - he ends up redeeming himself by giving his daughter and Isabella time to escape.
Keywords
Myth - A myth is a traditional tale explaining a culture's beliefs, customs, involving gods and supernatural creatures.
Magical realism - Magical realism is a genre of text, blending magical elements into realistic settings.
Theme - A theme is a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story.
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