Learning Intention (W.A.L.T): - Understand the importance of friendship and having fun with friends

Success Criteria (W.I.L.F): - Identify the different characteristics and interests of the dwarfs - Discuss the activities the dwarfs enjoy doing together - Reflect on the importance of spending time with friends

Links to the CCEA language framework for primary schools: - Reading: Understand and respond to a range of texts - Writing: Write for different purposes and audiences - Talking and Listening: Listen and respond appropriately to others

Introduction to the activities: - Read the story “Another Sunny Day” to the students, discussing the main characters and the theme of having fun with friends.

Outline main learning activities: 1. Character Analysis: - Divide the students into small groups and assign each group a dwarf character from the story. - Ask the students to discuss and write down the characteristics and interests of their assigned dwarf. - Have each group present their findings to the class.

1. Group Discussion: - Lead a whole-class discussion about the activities the dwarfs enjoy doing together. - Ask the students to share their own experiences of having fun with friends. - Discuss the importance of spending time with friends and how it contributes to healthy relationships.

2. Reflective Writing: - Ask the students to individually write a short paragraph reflecting on the importance of friendship and having fun with friends. - Encourage them to use examples from the story and their own experiences to support their ideas.

Plenary: - Have a class discussion where students share their reflective writing and discuss their thoughts on the importance of friendship.

Differentiation activity if some pupils find the activities too challenging: - Provide sentence starters or graphic organizers to support students who may struggle with writing. - Pair students who may need extra support with a peer who can assist them during the activities.

Key questions to support the activity: 1. What are the different characteristics and interests of the dwarfs in the story? 2. What activities do the dwarfs enjoy doing together? 3. Why is it important to spend time with friends? 4. How do the dwarfs demonstrate their friendship in the story?

Resources: - Copies of the story “Another Sunny Day” - Paper and pencils for group work and reflective writing

Extension activity (if needed): - Ask students to create a poster or a comic strip depicting a scene from the story that shows the dwarfs having fun with their friends. - Encourage them to use dialogue and illustrations to bring the scene to life.

CCEA Cross-curricular links: - Personal Development and Mutual Understanding: Developing positive relationships, working collaboratively, and valuing diversity. - The Arts: Exploring and expressing ideas, feelings, and experiences through drama, music, and visual arts.