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'El Deafo': book club

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Why this, why now

In this unit, pupils explore and discuss the graphic novel memoir 'El Deafo'. They share their opinion on the text and explore the key themes of identity, family and self-acceptance. Finally, pupils engage in rich discussions around the characters in the text.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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'El Deafo': book club

In this unit, pupils explore and discuss the graphic novel memoir 'El Deafo'. They share their opinion on the text and explore the key themes of identity, family and self-acceptance. Finally, pupils engage in rich discussions around the characters in the text.

2 lessons
  1. Developing an understanding of 'El Deafo' through rich discussions
  2. Developing responses to 'El Deafo' through rich discussions