What happened to you by James Catchpole and Karen George

 

KS1- Y3 lesson plan

Text: What happened to you by James Catchpole and Karen George

Lesson plan by Andrew Moffat

Enquiry question: Can I ask a question?

RSE links: the importance of respecting others, even when they are very different from them (for example, physically, in character, personality or backgrounds), or make different choices or have different preferences or beliefs.

that healthy friendships are positive and welcoming towards others, and do not make others feel lonely or excluded

the conventions of courtesy and manners

Starter: discuss the front cover of the book- what is the child doing? Do you notice anything different about the child? What do you think the child is playing? Do you play on swings, could you join in?

Main: Read, “What happened to you” and discuss:

-what is Joe’s favourite game?

- why do you think Joe says sharks are easy compared to kids he hasn’t met yet?

- How do you think Joe feels when the child shouts, “You’ve only got one leg!”

- How do you think he feels when they ask, “What happened to you?”, why doesn’t he say, “Go away” or “none of your business”? why doesn’t he tell the child why his body is a bit different?

-Look at his face on the double page spread after all the children come up with suggestions about his leg. How is he feeling? What do you think he wishes they would say instead? (can we play with you?)

- “is that a crocodile down there?” – why is this a much better thing for the child to say? What does it show about the child, and how does it make Joe feel?

- how have things changed after this?

- Why does Simone choose to not find out what happened at the end?

Activity: We all have things that are different about us – every single one of us. Some you can see, some you can’t see. Is it ok to ask someone why or how they are different? Draw a picture of Joe and around him write opening sentences to make friends with him that don’t focus on his body being different. For example, “Hello, my name is ____, what’s your name?” or, “Can I play with you?”

Plenary: At the end of the book there is a note from the author James where he asks people to have empathy and manners. What do you think he means by this? what can we learn from Simone in this story?

- what can we learn from joe?

It’s good to talk about difference, but who should decide when is the right time to talk about a way someone is different (the person should get to decide when and if they want to talk about it)

Why is this about no outsiders?

 


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