Heroism in Cartoons: Reading Comprehension

Year 7 English SEN-friendly lesson 50 minutes

WALT (We Are Learning To)

Analyze a cartoon to understand heroism Answer comprehension questions with evidence Explore different types of heroes Use the cartoon to support our ideas

Success Criteria

I can explain the main idea of the cartoon I can answer questions about what I see I can use evidence from the cartoon I can work with others to discuss heroes

Starter: What Makes a Hero?

Look at the hero images Think: What do all heroes have in common? Share one word that describes a hero Use sentence starter: 'A hero is someone who...'

Key Vocabulary

Hero - someone who helps others Brave - not afraid to do the right thing Courage - being strong when things are scary Sacrifice - giving up something for others

Our Cartoon: Source A

Comprehension Questions

What is happening in this cartoon? How does the cartoonist show heroism? Why do you think the hero helps? What message does this cartoon give us?

Finding Evidence

{"left":"What we can see in the cartoon\nThe hero is young but helpful\nOther people are walking past\nThe elderly person looks grateful","right":"What this tells us about heroes\nHeroes can be any age\nHeroes notice when others need help\nHeroes take action when others don't"}

Extension: Create Your Hero

Design your own hero cartoon What special qualities does your hero have? How do they help others? Draw or describe your hero in action

What We Learned Today

Heroes come in many forms Cartoons can teach us about heroism We can find evidence in pictures Everyone can be a hero by helping others