Ready Steady Read Together
Stories from Around the World: Fiction Lesson 4
What do you think you know?
What?
Who?
Why?
Where?
How?
When?
Book Talk: Let's explore this illustration.
Explore
What do you know and think?
She could see the love her family had for her everywhere she looked.
How might this extract link to the illustration?
Explore
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
How is the theme of family love shown by the different characters in this extract?
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Let me read today's text
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Despite her success, Mulan was tired of fighting and longed to return to her family. Twelve years had passed and she wished to see her little brother and her parents more than anything in the world. After many long years, Mulan thought it was time to put down her sword.
The Emperor himself called for Mulan, recognising the part she had played in his victory.
“You have fought for this kingdom for many years. You have led great armies to victories. Tell me, what can we do to honour you?”
The soldier known as Hua replied, “Your esteemed Excellency. I only wish to take my steed and ride as fast as the wind to my homestead.
Despite being puzzled as to why the General hadn’t asked for wealth or a high-ranking office, the Emperor smiled and declared that General Hua was released of his position in the army with full honours. Now free, Mulan’s service to the army was over and she could return home.
Back at home, the sun was setting over the farm when a figure appeared on the horizon. As the horse came nearer, the soldier took off their helmet and shook their head. Jet-black hair flowed down over the soldier’s shoulders.
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
“It can’t be! It’s my Mulan!” Mulan’s father hurried towards his long-lost daughter. “Father! Mother! Brother who is not so little anymore! I am home!” she shouted, getting off her horse and running towards her family.
They embraced, tears streaming down their faces. They were sure their daughter must have died in the thick of war. Mulan was overjoyed to be home in the arms of her family.
“Come, come! Let us feed you!” her mother insisted.
“I’d like to change my clothes first,” Mulan said. “The years of wearing this heavy armour have taken their toll. I wish for lighter clothes.”
With that, Mulan was led to her room, where she took off the armour. Her robes and hairbrushes had not been moved. Even her bed was neatly made and a fresh orchid bloomed on the table. She could see the love her family had for her everywhere she looked. Sitting down on her bed, she let out a sigh. Home at last, she thought.
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
esteemed
homestead
horizon
long-lost
thick of war
taken their toll
Explore
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
I will model the first.
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
esteemed
Explore
Find Read Talk
The soldier known as Hua replied, “Your esteemed Excellency. I only wish to take my steed and ride as fast as the wind to my homestead.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
esteemed
Your turn
homestead
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
horizon
long-lost
thick of war
taken their toll
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
Despite her success, Mulan was tired of fighting and longed to return to her family. Twelve years had passed and she wished to see her little brother and her parents more than anything in the world. After many long years, Mulan thought it was time to put down her sword. The Emperor himself called for Mulan, recognising the part she had played in his victory. “You have fought for this kingdom for many years. You have led great armies to victories. Tell me, what can we do to honour you?” The soldier known as Hua replied, “Your esteemed Excellency. I only wish to take my steed and ride as fast as the wind to my homestead. Despite being puzzled as to why the General hadn’t asked for wealth or a high-ranking office, the Emperor smiled and declared that General Hua was released of his position in the army with full honours. Now free, Mulan’s service to the army was over and she could return home. Back at home, the sun was setting over the farm when a figure appeared on the horizon. As the horse came nearer, the soldier took off their helmet and shook their head. Jet-black hair flowed down over the soldier’s shoulders.
Explore
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
“It can’t be! It’s my Mulan!” Mulan’s father hurried towards his long-lost daughter.
“Father! Mother! Brother who is not so little anymore! I am home!” she shouted, getting off her horse and running towards her family.
They embraced, tears streaming down their faces. They were sure their daughter must have died in the thick of war. Mulan was overjoyed to be home in the arms of her family.
“Come, come! Let us feed you!” her mother insisted.
“I’d like to change my clothes first,” Mulan said. “The years of wearing this heavy armour have taken their toll. I wish for lighter clothes.”
With that, Mulan was led to her room, where she took off the armour. Her robes and hairbrushes had not been moved. Even her bed was neatly made and a fresh orchid bloomed on the table. She could see the love her family had for her everywhere she looked. Sitting down on her bed, she let out a sigh. Home at last, she thought.
Explore
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
Explore
Let me use my reader's voice...
“It can’t be! It’s my Mulan!” Mulan’s father hurried towards his long-lost daughter.
“Father! Mother! Brother who is not so little anymore! I am home!” she shouted, getting off her horse and running towards her family.
What did you notice?
Explore
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
“It can’t be! It’s my Mulan!”
Mulan’s father hurried towards his long-lost daughter.
“Father! Mother! Brother who is not so little anymore!”
“I am home!” she shouted, getting off her horse and running towards her family.
Explore
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
“It can’t be! It’s my Mulan!” Mulan’s father hurried towards his long-lost daughter.
“Father! Mother! Brother who is not so little anymore! I am home!” she shouted, getting off her horse and running towards her family.
Explore
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
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Strategy: Main Point
How is the theme of family love shown by the different characters in this extract?
What’s the main idea in the text?
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
Despite her success, Mulan was tired of fighting and longed to return to her family. Twelve years had passed and she wished to see her little brother and her parents more than anything in the world.
How is the theme of family love shown by the different characters in this extract?
Reveal Explainer
Even though many years had passed, Mulan's love for her family was still strong and her greatest wish was to see them again.
Teach
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
What else could you use to answer today's question(s)?
Teach
Your Turn
How is the theme of family love shown by the different characters in this extract?
Find the answers
Text mark
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence I only wish to take my steed and ride fast as the wind to my homestead
Mulan chose going home as her reward
How is the theme of family love shown by the different characters in this extract?
Text Mark Evidence- “It’s my Mulan!” Mulan’sfather hurried towards his long-lost daughter- “Father! Mother! Brother...” she shouted...running towards her family
excitement at being reunited
Go to the next slide for more....
Text Mark Evidence - they embraced, tears streaming down their faces - overjoyed to be home in the arms of her family - she let out a sigh, home at last
emotional/elated to be home
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
her mother wanted to care for Mulan
Text Mark Evidence Let us feed you!
How is the theme of family love shown by the different characters in this extract?
Text Mark Evidence - robes and hairbrushes had not been moved - bed was neatly made - a fresh orchid bloomed on the table - she could see the love her family had for her everywhere she looked
her family kept her room ready for her return/to remind them of her
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which picture is the best match for the word 'horizon'?
Fill the Gaps
embraced
overjoyed
thick of war
They , tears streaming down their faces. They were sure their daughter must have died in the . Mulan was to be home in the arms of her family.
Discuss then check
Click if correct
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Which One's Right?
“The years of wearing this heavy armour have taken their toll. I wish for lighter clothes.”
In this sentence, taken their toll means...
B a payment for crossing a bridge
A made something stronger or better
C made something easier to understand
D caused harm or damage over time
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Match Me
Match the character to their action in the story:
Mulan's father
Mulan's mother
Mulan's brother
Mulan
B shouted and rushed towards Mulan
A had grown up and gotten taller
C put on light robes
D offered to feed Mulan
Click if correct
Check
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
read together!
Reveal
Enjoy fiction as a shared experience with friends and family.
Copyright Notice
This document has been supplied under a CLA Licence with specific terms of use. It is protected by copyright and, save as may be permitted by law, it may not be further copied, stored, re-copied electronically or otherwise shared, even for internal purposes, without the prior further permission of the Rightsholder. Extracts sourced from: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.
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Ready Steady Read Together
Stories from Around the World: Fiction Lesson 4
What do you think you know?
What?
Who?
Why?
Where?
How?
When?
Book Talk: Let's explore this illustration.
Explore
What do you know and think?
She could see the love her family had for her everywhere she looked.
How might this extract link to the illustration?
Explore
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
How is the theme of family love shown by the different characters in this extract?
Explore
Let me read today's text
Explore
Despite her success, Mulan was tired of fighting and longed to return to her family. Twelve years had passed and she wished to see her little brother and her parents more than anything in the world. After many long years, Mulan thought it was time to put down her sword. The Emperor himself called for Mulan, recognising the part she had played in his victory. “You have fought for this kingdom for many years. You have led great armies to victories. Tell me, what can we do to honour you?” The soldier known as Hua replied, “Your esteemed Excellency. I only wish to take my steed and ride as fast as the wind to my homestead. Despite being puzzled as to why the General hadn’t asked for wealth or a high-ranking office, the Emperor smiled and declared that General Hua was released of his position in the army with full honours. Now free, Mulan’s service to the army was over and she could return home. Back at home, the sun was setting over the farm when a figure appeared on the horizon. As the horse came nearer, the soldier took off their helmet and shook their head. Jet-black hair flowed down over the soldier’s shoulders.
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
“It can’t be! It’s my Mulan!” Mulan’s father hurried towards his long-lost daughter. “Father! Mother! Brother who is not so little anymore! I am home!” she shouted, getting off her horse and running towards her family. They embraced, tears streaming down their faces. They were sure their daughter must have died in the thick of war. Mulan was overjoyed to be home in the arms of her family. “Come, come! Let us feed you!” her mother insisted. “I’d like to change my clothes first,” Mulan said. “The years of wearing this heavy armour have taken their toll. I wish for lighter clothes.” With that, Mulan was led to her room, where she took off the armour. Her robes and hairbrushes had not been moved. Even her bed was neatly made and a fresh orchid bloomed on the table. She could see the love her family had for her everywhere she looked. Sitting down on her bed, she let out a sigh. Home at last, she thought.
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
esteemed
homestead
horizon
long-lost
thick of war
taken their toll
Explore
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
I will model the first.
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
esteemed
Explore
Find Read Talk
The soldier known as Hua replied, “Your esteemed Excellency. I only wish to take my steed and ride as fast as the wind to my homestead.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
esteemed
Your turn
homestead
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
horizon
long-lost
thick of war
taken their toll
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
Despite her success, Mulan was tired of fighting and longed to return to her family. Twelve years had passed and she wished to see her little brother and her parents more than anything in the world. After many long years, Mulan thought it was time to put down her sword. The Emperor himself called for Mulan, recognising the part she had played in his victory. “You have fought for this kingdom for many years. You have led great armies to victories. Tell me, what can we do to honour you?” The soldier known as Hua replied, “Your esteemed Excellency. I only wish to take my steed and ride as fast as the wind to my homestead. Despite being puzzled as to why the General hadn’t asked for wealth or a high-ranking office, the Emperor smiled and declared that General Hua was released of his position in the army with full honours. Now free, Mulan’s service to the army was over and she could return home. Back at home, the sun was setting over the farm when a figure appeared on the horizon. As the horse came nearer, the soldier took off their helmet and shook their head. Jet-black hair flowed down over the soldier’s shoulders.
Explore
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
“It can’t be! It’s my Mulan!” Mulan’s father hurried towards his long-lost daughter. “Father! Mother! Brother who is not so little anymore! I am home!” she shouted, getting off her horse and running towards her family. They embraced, tears streaming down their faces. They were sure their daughter must have died in the thick of war. Mulan was overjoyed to be home in the arms of her family. “Come, come! Let us feed you!” her mother insisted. “I’d like to change my clothes first,” Mulan said. “The years of wearing this heavy armour have taken their toll. I wish for lighter clothes.” With that, Mulan was led to her room, where she took off the armour. Her robes and hairbrushes had not been moved. Even her bed was neatly made and a fresh orchid bloomed on the table. She could see the love her family had for her everywhere she looked. Sitting down on her bed, she let out a sigh. Home at last, she thought.
Explore
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
Explore
Let me use my reader's voice...
“It can’t be! It’s my Mulan!” Mulan’s father hurried towards his long-lost daughter. “Father! Mother! Brother who is not so little anymore! I am home!” she shouted, getting off her horse and running towards her family.
What did you notice?
Explore
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
“It can’t be! It’s my Mulan!”
Mulan’s father hurried towards his long-lost daughter.
“Father! Mother! Brother who is not so little anymore!”
“I am home!” she shouted, getting off her horse and running towards her family.
Explore
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
“It can’t be! It’s my Mulan!” Mulan’s father hurried towards his long-lost daughter. “Father! Mother! Brother who is not so little anymore! I am home!” she shouted, getting off her horse and running towards her family.
Explore
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
Explore
Strategy: Main Point
How is the theme of family love shown by the different characters in this extract?
What’s the main idea in the text?
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
Despite her success, Mulan was tired of fighting and longed to return to her family. Twelve years had passed and she wished to see her little brother and her parents more than anything in the world.
How is the theme of family love shown by the different characters in this extract?
Reveal Explainer
Even though many years had passed, Mulan's love for her family was still strong and her greatest wish was to see them again.
Teach
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
What else could you use to answer today's question(s)?
Teach
Your Turn
How is the theme of family love shown by the different characters in this extract?
Find the answers
Text mark
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence I only wish to take my steed and ride fast as the wind to my homestead
Mulan chose going home as her reward
How is the theme of family love shown by the different characters in this extract?
Text Mark Evidence- “It’s my Mulan!” Mulan’sfather hurried towards his long-lost daughter- “Father! Mother! Brother...” she shouted...running towards her family
excitement at being reunited
Go to the next slide for more....
Text Mark Evidence - they embraced, tears streaming down their faces - overjoyed to be home in the arms of her family - she let out a sigh, home at last
emotional/elated to be home
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
her mother wanted to care for Mulan
Text Mark Evidence Let us feed you!
How is the theme of family love shown by the different characters in this extract?
Text Mark Evidence - robes and hairbrushes had not been moved - bed was neatly made - a fresh orchid bloomed on the table - she could see the love her family had for her everywhere she looked
her family kept her room ready for her return/to remind them of her
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which picture is the best match for the word 'horizon'?
Fill the Gaps
embraced
overjoyed
thick of war
They , tears streaming down their faces. They were sure their daughter must have died in the . Mulan was to be home in the arms of her family.
Discuss then check
Click if correct
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Which One's Right?
“The years of wearing this heavy armour have taken their toll. I wish for lighter clothes.” In this sentence, taken their toll means...
B a payment for crossing a bridge
A made something stronger or better
C made something easier to understand
D caused harm or damage over time
From: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Match Me
Match the character to their action in the story:
Mulan's father
Mulan's mother
Mulan's brother
Mulan
B shouted and rushed towards Mulan
A had grown up and gotten taller
C put on light robes
D offered to feed Mulan
Click if correct
Check
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
read together!
Reveal
Enjoy fiction as a shared experience with friends and family.
Copyright Notice
This document has been supplied under a CLA Licence with specific terms of use. It is protected by copyright and, save as may be permitted by law, it may not be further copied, stored, re-copied electronically or otherwise shared, even for internal purposes, without the prior further permission of the Rightsholder. Extracts sourced from: Stories from Around the World by Maisie Chan © 2020 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.
embraced
thick of war
overjoyed