Teacher`s Resource: The Gruffalo`s Child and other stories

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Teacher’s Resource: The Gruffalo’s Child and
other stories (Rumours and Gus)
Early/ First Level P1/2
Created by Gill Paton
Discovery Film Festival: Sat 20 October - Sun 4 November 2012
discoveryfilmfestival.org.uk
© Dundee Contemporary Arts 2012
With support from DCA Cinema and DCA Community & Education Team
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Introduction
A trip to the cinema is a very special event for any child.
The excitement and magical feel of the huge darkened auditorium creates both a highly
stimulating yet relaxed learning platform. Taking your class to Discovery Film Festival at DCA
is an excellent way to open up the world of moving image education whilst training children to
conduct themselves in an appropriate manner and be respectful participants in this setting.
Visiting the site movingimageeducation.org will also play a vital part in how you use film to
develop excellence in your classroom.
- Gill Paton
English Department, Harris Academy, Dundee
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Discovery Learning Resources have been created by classroom teachers and education
professionals. Each resource aims to:
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support and extend working with film in the classroom
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help prepare for and extend the impact of a class visit to a Discovery Film Festival film
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develop confidence in Moving Image Education approaches and working with 21st Century
Literacy/moving image texts
Resources are free and available to download from discoveryfilmfestival.org.uk/resources or
via the Discovery Film Festival area on GLOW, which can be found within the Dundee 21st
Century Literacy Group.
We do hope that you find this useful and enjoy your cinema experience with us,
- Discovery Film Festival team
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Synopsis
The Gruffalo’s Child is a beautiful film adaptation of the next chapter of Julia Donaldson’s The
Gruffalo.
Rumours is based on a Tibetan folk tale, and shows just how quickly a story can get out of hand
and distort the truth.
Gus stars a cave boy with chronic flatulence. He and his father live a cold life in the Alps until
the boy is sent outside and changes their lives forever.
Here we have a series of Curriculum for Excellence relevant activities for your class, before and
after their film experience
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1. Gruffalo’s Child
The Gruffalo’s Child is produced by Magic Light Pictures and was first shown on the BBC on
Christmas Day 2011.
A sequel to the much loved book and film The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s Child follows the same
format. Mother Squirrel tells her children the story of the Gruffalo’s Child. One night, ignoring
her father’s warnings, the Gruffalo’s Child slips out of their cave searching for the legendary Big
Bad Mouse. She is disappointed to meet only the Snake, the Owl and the Fox. They all assure
her that the Big Bad Mouse really exists but will she find him? Meeting a little mouse, the
Gruffalo’s Child thinks she has found a tasty snack. However, he assures her he can introduce
her to the Big Bad Mouse…
Before the Film
Most children will know the story of The Gruffalo and have seen the film. Discuss with the class
– what do they remember? What did they particularly like?
Read through the story of The Gruffalo’s Child. Make a list of all the characters in the story.
(You’ll need this later for activity 1). Discuss the character of the Gruffalo’s Child. What is she
like? How do you know? Make a list of characteristics (You’ll also need this later!)
Watch the trailer at: magiclightpictures.com/gruffalo_child_film.html
To help me understand stories and other texts, I ask questions and link what I am learning with
what I already know. LIT 0-07a / LIT 0-16a /ENG 0-17a
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After the Film
General discussion points:
• Was the film the same as the book? What were the similarities and differences?
• Which characters were also in The Gruffalo?
• What time of year was it? How do you know?
• Was the Gruffalo’s Child right to sneak out? Why?
I enjoy exploring and choosing stories and other texts to watch, read or listen to, and can share
my likes and dislikes. LIT 0-01b / LIT 0-11b
I enjoy exploring events and characters in stories and other texts, sharing my thoughts in
different ways. LIT 0-01c
Literacy Activity: list the animals
Review the list of animals made after reading the book. What extra ones can they remember
from the film? (squirrels, blackbird, frog, hedgehog, small white animals?) Why are they there?
Do they add anything to the story? (The Gruffalo’s Child needs footprints to follow. Mother
squirrel is a narrator, the hedgehog shows how curious the Gruffalo’s Child is. She’s also quite
brave to pick up something that prickly!)
I listen or watch for useful or interesting information and I use this to make choices or learn new
things. LIT 0-04a
As I listen or watch, I can identify and discuss the purpose, key words and main ideas of the text,
and use this information for a specific purpose. LIT 1-04a
Literacy / English Activity: characteristics
Look at the list of characteristics you made after reading the book. Did you see those
characteristics in the film version? Can you think of things that the Gruffalo’s child does that
show these characteristics? (Eg. She is brave to go into the woods herself but she is
disobedient as her father has told her not to! She is curious about all the animals she meets.) If
you have access to the DVD, also look for moments when the Gruffalo’s child shows particular
emotions (fear, anger, excitement, joy.) Freeze on the image and discuss possible answers.
what I already know. LIT 0-07a / LIT 0-16a / ENG 0-17a
I can show my understanding of what I listen to or watch by responding to and asking different
kinds of questions. LIT 1-07a
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- Literacy / Art & Design Activity: rules and making a poster
There is no getting away from it – the Gruffalo’s Child is naughty and doesn’t do what she is
told! She is very lucky – wandering about at night by herself, she does get into dangerous
situations. Make a list of all the dangers the Gruffalo’s child faces (falling through ice, getting
caught in a snow storm, falling down a hill etc.)
Think about school or home rules. What ones do the class not like? (Possibly no playing on the
grass in winter, no playing on the road etc.) What are these rules necessary?
Now ask the children to design a poster using the phrase “No Gruffalo Child should ever set
foot in the deep dark wood because…” and illustrating it with one of the dangers the Gruffalo
child faced.
I can present my writing in a way that will make it legible and attractive for my reader, combining
words, images and other features. LIT 1-24a
- English / Literacy Activity: matching the characters
Reread the story, paying particular attention to the descriptions the Gruffalo’s Child uses to
work out each animal isn’t the Big Bad Mouse. Check for understanding of scaly, wiry and fiery.
Either as a class, in pairs or individually (depending on ability of class) class can complete the
matching activity worksheet (on the next page).
I explore sounds, letters and words, discovering how they work together, and I can use what I
learn to help me as I read and write. ENG 0-12a / LIT 0-13a / LIT 0-21a
I can use my knowledge of sight vocabulary, phonics, context clues, punctuation and grammar to
read with understanding and expression. ENG 1-12a
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The Gruffalo’s Child – Matching Activity
Name ___________________________ Date ______________
Match the animals to the description.
His tail was short. And he didn’t
have whiskers of any sort.
His eyes weren’t fiery.
His tail wasn’t scaly. His whiskers
Weren’t wiry.
His eyes were small.
And he didn’t have whiskers –
no, none at all.
Not big, not bad, but a ….
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- English / Literacy Activity: rhyming
Reread the Gruffalo’s Child. By this stage, the pupils should be very familiar with the story.
Pause at the rhymes and see if the class can fill in the blanks. Pupils whose phonics work is up
to it can attempt the rhyming words activity.
I explore sounds, letters and words, discovering how they work together, and I can use what I
learn to help me as I read and write. ENG 0-12a / LIT 0-13a / LIT 0-21a
I can use my knowledge of sight vocabulary, phonics, context clues, punctuation and grammar to
read with understanding and expression. ENG 1-12a
- Number, Money, Measure Activity: measuring shadow
Discuss how the Mouse scares off the Gruffalo’s Child. Measure each child, then measure their
shadows outside (sunny day required! Longer shadows will be produced at the start of end of
the school day. Now complete a class table, showing how much bigger their shadows are. If
time allows, children can try producing scary shadows outside.
I have experimented with everyday items as units of measure to investigate and compare sizes
and amounts in my environment, sharing my findings with others. MNU 0-11a
I can estimate how long or heavy an object is, or what amount it holds, using everyday things as
a guide, then measure or weigh it using appropriate instruments and units. MNU 1-11a
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- Expressive Art & Design Activity: make a stick toy for the child
A little pre-planning is required for this activity. Show the class a picture of the Gruffalo’s Child.
What does she have for a toy? Provide the class with a selection of differently shaped sticks
and ask them to design a new toy for her. Googly eyes can transform a stick instantly!
I have the opportunity to choose and explore a range of media and technologies to create images
and objects, discovering their effects and suitability for specific tasks. EXA 1-02a
- Expressive Art & Design Activity: create a cave painting frieze
The Gruffalo’s Child has decorated the cave with her animal drawings. Using the stills sheet
(displayed on whiteboard will be best), give the children beige sugar paper and charcoal and
ask them to draw one of the animals. Use pictures to create a cave display.
I can create and present work using the visual elements of line, shape, form, colour, tone, pattern and texture. EXA 1-03a
- Useful links
Check reviews at: imdb.com/title/tt2132486/
Find other resources at:
gruffalo.com/
tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/GRUFFALO-and-GRUFFALO-S-CHILD-LITERACY-PLANS-3005637
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2. Rumours
To view the trailer, visit youtube.com/watch?v=llougjWrzbQ
One sunny afternoon, three hares are taking a nap when they are woken by a sudden noise.
What could it be? The three hares cause havoc in the jungle, until a brave lion takes matters
into his own hands….
Before the Film
Discuss what the word “rumours” means. If time allows, play a game of Chinese Whispers. Are
the sentences always passed on correctly.
After the Film
Literacy Activity: what are rumours?
Discuss the rumour. Were the hares right or silly to be so worried about the noise? How did the
other animals react?
Can the class think of any other stories where characters are influenced by rumours?
For a review, check out: flandersimage.com/news/detail/rumours-wins-at-anima-festival
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3. Gus
Produced by Honeydew Studios
To view the trailer, visit honeydewstudios.com/projects/gus
Gus is a caveboy with a loving father but a big problem – his excessive flatulence has made
him an outcast from the tribe. Living in a cave with his father, Gus is isolated and unhappy. But
his embarrassing problem also leads to a wonderful discovery…
Before the Film
Discuss how it feels to be left out. What are the reasons people are left out? Is it ever justified?
Watch the trailer – you can find it here: honeydewstudios.com/projects/gus
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After the Film
Literacy / RME Activity: being left out
Discuss Gus. Why was he left out of the tribe? Where they right to that? How did Gus feel?
As I play and learn, I am developing my understanding of what is fair and unfair and the importance of caring for, sharing and cooperating with others. RME 0-02a
Literacy Activity: design a safety poster for cave people
Recap Gus’s discovery. This is the first time cave people have discovered fire and cooked food.
How do they react? What problems do they have (don’t know that fire will burn, put hot food in
their mouths etc.) Make a list of safety points for the cave people.
Design a safety poster for the cave people for their new discovery.
I can present my writing in a way that will make it legible and attractive for my reader, combining words, images and other features. LIT 1-24a
Expressive Art & Design Activity: make a 3D model
Use the templates on the following pages to make a Gus character.
Working on my own and with others, I use my curiosity and imagination to solve design problems.
EXA 0-06a
Check out other resources and the latest news about Gus at: gusthefilm.com
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4. L’equipe petit
A charming documentary short about “ The Winless, Scoreless Wonders Of Margatania FC”. This
film follows the misfortunes of an under 7s football team from a small town outside
Barcelona. They’ve never scored a goal let alone won, yet their cheerful optimism and sheer
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4. L’equipe petit
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4. L’equipe petit
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Send us some feedback
We are very keen to hear feedback from you, and welcome film reviews, entries to the Discovery
review writing competition, letters from pupils or documentation of class work.
E-mail them to [email protected]
or post them to Discovery Film Festival, DCA, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY

Teacher`s Resource: The Gruffalo`s Child and other stories

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