Year 9 - English
Reading and forming opinions on a 19th century text
Women's rights across the ages: non-fiction reading and writing
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read a wide range of non-fiction texts from across history that are centered around the topic of women's rights. They first read a range of texts and identify key themes and techniques within them, before then planning, writing, re-drafting and delivering their own speech.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to decode a 19th century text and form your own opinions in a discussion.
Key Notes
- 'Around the World in 72 Days' is an example of a travelogue.
- Nellie Bly challenges societal expectations of women in the 19th century.
- Opinions should be informed by available information or evidence.
- Effective discussions will involve taking turns, developing ideas, using evidence and responding to other speakers.
Vocabulary To Learn
- deduce: to reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on available information or evidence
- elixir: a magical or medicinal potion, often used metaphorically to describe something highly desirable or life-changing
- visionary: a person with original ideas about what the future will or could be like
- timidly: to behave with a lack of courage or confidence or act to shy
- informed: to use evidence and available information to create an opinion
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Opinions are just what you think and don't need to be informed by anything.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
'Around the World in 72 Days' is an example of a travelogue. Nellie Bly challenges societal expectations of women in the 19th century.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'deduce'
to reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on available information or evidence.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Opinions are just what you think and don't need to be informed by anything. Correction: Opinions should be informed by available information or evidence. For example: prior knowledge, contextual information and the writer's language choices, can all help to create informed opinions.
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