Developing an understanding of 'The Unforgotten Coat' through rich discussions

The text is told from the perspective of Julie; she reflects on her time in Year 6 when Chingis joined her class. Chingis is a young boy who, along with his brother Nergui, immigrates from Mongolia to Liverpool. The text explores the rich history of Chingis’ home country, its landscape and nomadic culture. A theme is a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story; identifying themes within a text involves inference. Julie begins to understand the challenges that Chingis and his family face in trying to remain in the country.