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'The Iron Man': reading

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Why this, why now

In this unit, pupils read and explore the narrative 'The Iron Man'. They explore the genre of contemporary science fiction and read and discuss the story in detail. Finally, pupils will examine the traits of the different characters and explore the key themes in the text.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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'The Iron Man': reading

In this unit, pupils read and explore the narrative 'The Iron Man'. They explore the genre of contemporary science fiction and read and discuss the story in detail. Finally, pupils will examine the traits of the different characters and explore the key themes in the text.

5 lessons
  1. Chapter 2 and humanity's response to the Iron Man
  2. Chapter 3 and characterisation in ‘The Iron Man’
  3. Engaging with the opening chapter of 'The Iron Man'
  4. Chapters 4 & 5 and the evolution of the Iron Man
  5. Exploring themes in 'The Iron Man'