The Lie Detector by Susan Gates, adapted by David Calcutt
Next steps: discuss how a character's motivation is often reflected in what they say then consider other occasions when it may not be, and why.
Ideas | |
| 1. | Read Scenes 1 and 2 in a group. Ask pupils what they have found out about Laura. Why did her dad say that the lie detector was not a good joke? |
| 2. | Talk about Gemma. Find examples in the play of when she told lies. Suggest reasons for the lies. Do pupils like Gemma? What was her generous action at the end of the play? |
| 3. | Pupils write five or six sentences describing Laura and her actions, and read their sentences to the group. Ask them whether they think Laura knew she was being unkind, and to find evidence in the text for their answers. |
| 4. | Ask pupils to talk about bullies. How can you tell when someone is a bully? Ask them to refer to their own experiences. Was Laura a bully? Find the evidence in the text and make deductions from Laura's behaviour. |
Series:
TreeTops Playscripts
Reading Stage:
TreeTops Stage 12
Book Band:
LKS2 Y4 (P5) Grey