Year 9 - English
Discussing historical and societal attitudes
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 explore and discuss historical and societal attitudes effectively.
Key Notes
- There were societal expectations placed on women's behaviour in the 18th century.
- The 'Spectator' article reveals the dominant attitudes towards women and how they were objectified.
- Effective discussions will take turns, develop ideas, use evidence and respond to the other speaker.
Vocabulary To Learn
- objectify: to treat someone like a thing or object, instead of a person
- derogatory: a disrespectful or belittling attitude towards someone or something
- witty: clever and amusing
- idealistic: to view something with unrealistic perfectionism
- inferior: lower in rank or status
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- That discussions are just 'chats' and aren't that important.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
There were societal expectations placed on women's behaviour in the 18th century. The 'Spectator' article reveals the dominant attitudes towards women and how they were objectified.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'objectify'
to treat someone like a thing or object, instead of a person.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: That discussions are just 'chats' and aren't that important. Correction: Think about all of the times you may need to use your verbal skills e.g. an interview or presentation. Being able to articulate yourself well verbally is an important skill to have.
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- Comparing tone and language choices in non-fiction texts Study Guide
- Considering alternative perspectives of war in non-fiction texts Study Guide
- Considering non-verbal features in presenting a speech Study Guide
- Creating comparative analytical paragraphs Study Guide
- Creating layered language analysis Study Guide
- Developing a viewpoint using structural features Study Guide
- Developing analytical responses Study Guide
- Exploring a non-fiction text with multiple perspectives Study Guide
- Exploring autobiographical texts Study Guide
- Exploring historical attitudes and perspectives in non-fiction texts Study Guide
- Exploring historical perspectives of men Study Guide
- Identifying and analysing a writer's perspective Study Guide
- Identifying and exploring complex ideas in a text Study Guide
- Persuasive writing: using credible and effective rhetorical devices Study Guide
- Planning an analytical response Study Guide
- Preparing and delivering a powerful speech Study Guide
- Preparing to write a persuasive speech Study Guide
- Re-drafting a persuasive speech Study Guide
- Reading and forming opinions on a 19th century text Study Guide
- Understanding what makes a persuasive speech Study Guide
- Varying sentences and using anecdotes to express a viewpoint Study Guide
- Writing a speech: openings and closings Study Guide
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