Fantastic Mr Fox - Lesson 8 - Badger PowerPoint

In Lesson 8 of the 'Fantastic Mr Fox' series, students delve into the character of Badger, exploring how Roald Dahl presents him in the story. The objective of the lesson is for students to gain a deeper understanding of Badger's character traits and his role within the narrative. To achieve this, the lesson invites students to make predictions about the unfolding events at the start of Chapter 12, where Mr Fox is about to initiate the second stage of his plan. They are encouraged to consider the emotions of the characters and to speculate on the potential outcomes of Mr Fox's actions.

As the lesson progresses, students are tasked with reading up to the end of Chapter 14 and recording their observations about Badger. They are prompted to note down all the details they have learned about him, forming a comprehensive character profile. To aid in their analysis, students are provided with sentence starters to craft a well-structured paragraph about Badger, which they will later share with the class. The plenary involves reading out their paragraphs, offering a chance for peer feedback and discussion on how their work could be improved. This interactive approach not only enhances comprehension but also develops critical thinking and writing skills.