Year 11 - English
Exploring how love has changed over time
Non-fiction: teenage kicks
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils develop their non-fiction reading and writing skills by looking at a collection of non-fiction texts about the theme of teenagers. They first build towards writing an open letter, before then looking at how they can write nuanced and sophisticated articles in an original voice.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explore how love has changed over time and plan an article reflecting these ideas.
Key Notes
- Attitudes and perspectives on love have changed significantly since the 16th century.
- Marriages in the 16th century were largely based on the choice of a woman's father, not love.
- Over time, women have had more freedom in matters of love, although marrying for advantages was still important.
- Love nowadays often involves digital declarations and generally more freedom in romantic relationships.
Vocabulary To Learn
- stance: a way of thinking about something, especially expressed in a public statement
- advantageous: something that is helpful or useful to you
- declaration: formal or explicit statement
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Students may be more accustomed to writing informative articles. In Learning Cycle 2, they may want to explain how love has changed over time rather than give their opinion on it.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Attitudes and perspectives on love have changed significantly since the 16th century. Marriages in the 16th century were largely based on the choice of a woman's father, not love.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'stance'
a way of thinking about something, especially expressed in a public statement.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Students may be more accustomed to writing informative articles. In Learning Cycle 2, they may want to explain how love has changed over time rather than give their opinion on it. Correction: Students can create a more engaging article, which is more vibrant with a clear sense of voice, by including their opinion on a topic.
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- Analysing and improving an article Study Guide
- Applying reading strategies to non-fiction texts Study Guide
- Comparing ideas and advice on love in different centuries Study Guide
- Exploring attitudes to teenagers across time Study Guide
- Exploring vivid childhood accounts Study Guide
- Planning an effective article Study Guide
- Structural methods in a dramatic account Study Guide
- Understanding and planning open letters Study Guide
- Using and understanding irony in non-fiction writing Study Guide
- Using credible expert views in a non-fiction article Study Guide
- Using dialogue effectively Study Guide
- Using juxtaposition and foreshadowing in childhood accounts Study Guide
- Withholding information and timing revelations Study Guide
- Writing an effective article Study Guide
- Writing an open letter Study Guide
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