Year 4 - English
Introduction to Walter in 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook'
'Walter Tull's Scrapbook': reading
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and explore the biography 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook'. They use retrieval and inference to develop their comprehension of the text and the historical context. Finally, they summarise Walter Tull's life by identifying significant moments.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use the context of a text to deepen your understanding.
Key Notes
- Walter Tull's Scrapbook represents the true story of Walter Tull's life as a fictionalised scrapbook.
- The text uses actual photos, documents and records.
- A biography is a non-fiction text which focuses on someone's life journey. It is written by another person.
- Knowing the historical and cultural context helps us understand the author's perspective.
Vocabulary To Learn
- biography: a non-fiction text written about someone's life
- context: the surrounding details that help you understand what you're reading
- purpose: the reason the text was written and the desired impact
- prejudice: holding unfair and unreasonable opinions or feelings based on limited thought and knowledge
- discrimination: treating a person or group of people differently and unfairly because of a certain characteristic
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think the text has autobiographical features due to its tone and form.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Walter Tull's Scrapbook represents the true story of Walter Tull's life as a fictionalised scrapbook. The text uses actual photos, documents and records.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'biography'
a non-fiction text written about someone's life.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may think the text has autobiographical features due to its tone and form. Correction: 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook' is a biography. It is a non-fiction text with factual evidence. It is presented as a fictionalised scrapbook.
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