Fantastic Mr Fox - Lesson 10 - In the Hot Seat PowerPoint

In the English teaching resource titled "In the Hot Seat," students delve into the world of "Fantastic Mr Fox" to gain a deeper understanding of the story and its characters through engaging activities. The lesson involves sequencing events from the book, where students read Chapter 17 and then arrange specific occurrences in the correct chronological order, such as the feast beginning, Badger's toast, and Mr Fox's pivotal announcement that the animals will live underground forever. This exercise not only tests their comprehension but also encourages them to recall and sequence narrative elements, enhancing their grasp of the story's structure.

Another key component of the lesson is the hot seating activity, where students adopt the personas of central characters like Mr Fox, Badger, and the farmers Boggis, Bunce, and Bean. In groups, they simulate interviews, with one student asking probing questions while the others, in character, provide detailed responses. This role-play helps participants explore character motivations and emotions at the story's conclusion. Questions are suggested to kick-start the discussion, prompting thoughts on the characters' reactions to the unfolding events. The lesson may culminate in a performance where groups showcase their hot seating to the class, allowing for an interactive Q&A session that cements their understanding of the characters' complexities.