Year 9 - English
Exploring historical perspectives of men
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 the historical expectations of men and use modal verbs to create meaning.
Key Notes
- Both men and women were subject to societal expectations, however men had more freedom and power.
- The term 'gentleman' has evolved from simply meaning wealth and status to expectations of etiquette and lifestyle.
- Modal verbs can be used to show possibility and necessity.
- Modal verbs can be used to instruct and advise a reader.
Vocabulary To Learn
- etiquette: knowing the polite and proper way to behave in different situations
- historical: relates to the past and can be used to describe things that come from history
- courageous: having bravery and strength
- authoritative: to command respect or seem knowledgeable
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- That historically, societal expectations were focused on women.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Both men and women were subject to societal expectations, however men had more freedom and power. The term 'gentleman' has evolved from simply meaning wealth and status to expectations of etiquette and lifestyle.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'etiquette'
knowing the polite and proper way to behave in different situations.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: That historically, societal expectations were focused on women. Correction: Both men and women were subject to societal expectations. However, men had much more freedom and power and it's important to acknowledge this difference.
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- 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
- Discussing historical and societal attitudes 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
- 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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