KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Reading: Explaining Thoughts and Actions - Explained

The video tutorial guides students through analyzing characters' thoughts and actions, using an extract from 'Alice in Wonderland' as an example. It provides tips for reading assessments, such as underlining keywords and highlighting text. The tutorial includes example questions and answers, focusing on character behavior, setting, and traits. It emphasizes the importance of supporting answers with evidence from the text and encourages practice through activities and quizzes.

How does Alice's behavior reflect her feelings at the beginning of the extract?

What does the white rabbit symbolize in Alice's journey?

What does Alice's curiosity about the rabbit reveal about her character?

In what ways does Alice's behavior change throughout the extract?

Describe the atmosphere created by the setting in the extract.

How does the author use the description of the riverbank to enhance the story?

What can we infer about Alice's character based on her actions?