Developing responses to 'The Wild Robot' through rich discussions | English

Starter quiz

What form is 'The Wild Robot' presented in?
- a graphic novel
- an illustrated chapter book ✓
- a fairy tale
Select the true statements about illustrated chapter books.
- They have no illustrations.
- They can be written in a range of different genres. ✓
- They can only be written in the action/adventure genre.
- They include frequent illustrations throughout the text. ✓
Who is the illustrator of 'The Wild Robot'?
- 'Peter Brown' ✓
True or false? One of the most prominent themes in 'The Wild Robot' is identity.
- True ✓
- False
Select the themes that are shown within the text.
- nature vs. technology ✓
- betrayal
- death
- inclusion ✓
- adaptation ✓
What is a character trait?
- initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text
- how a text relates to a reader, another text or the wider world
- the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting ✓

Match the keywords to their definitions.
- character traits
  
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  special qualities that make a character in a story unique ✓
- impression
  
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  initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading ✓
- connection
  
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  how a text relates to a reader, another text or the wider world ✓
What should a recommendation be based on?
- the main character's name
- the reader's age ✓
- the reader's interests ✓
Match the following character names in the text to the correct animal.
- Swooper
  
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  an owl ✓
- Crownpoint
  
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  a buck (deer) ✓
- Rockmouth
  
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  a pike (fish) ✓
- Nettle
  
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  a bear cub ✓
True or false? Roz's relationship with the animals stays the same throughout the story.
- True
- False ✓
Where do the animals take Roz to be repaired at the resolution of the story?
- the shoreline
- the shelter
- the airship ✓
Which of the following texts are in the same series as 'The Wild Robot'?
- The Wild Robot Escapes ✓
- The Tale of Despereaux
- The Wild Robot Protects ✓
- Agent Asha: Mission Shark Bytes

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Attitudes and perceptions of the central character, Roz, change over time.
Characters within the text depict a range of emotions. Character traits can be understood from these.
Character traits can be explored through the illustrations in addition to words.
Making connections and recommendations can significantly enhance the reading experience and broaden understanding.

Pupils may think that all relationships within the text remain fixed or static.

It may be beneficial to verbally model an example for Task A to support pupils in their understanding.

Character traits - the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting
Impression - refers to initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text
Connection - how a text relates to a reader, another text or the wider world
Recommendation - a suggestion for a text that is well-suited to a reader’s age and their interests