a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story

a woman seeking the right to vote through organised protest

when some people have more opportunities or resources than others, which is not fair

the refusal to comply with certain laws or regulations as a peaceful form of protest

the long-lasting impact of particular events and actions that took place in the past, or in a person’s life

Exploring legacy and the suffragette movement in 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story'

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Introducing the context of 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story'

Exploring characterisation in 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story'

Exploring perspective in 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story'

Building comprehension of 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story' through rich discussions

In 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story: reading’ pupils have explored a fictionalised recount of a significant historical figure's life. In ’Harriet Tubman: biographical writing’ pupils will write to inform about a significant person's life, including the impact they had and legacy they left behind.

In 'Escape from Pompeii: reading’, pupils have read a fictionalised retelling of an event, with well-researched facts and information. In ’Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story: reading’ pupils will read about history through an imagined perspective, one which the author has researched extensively.

In this unit, pupils read and explore the historical fiction text, 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story'. They explore characterisation across the text and compare perspectives. Finally, pupils engage with the key theme of inequality and explore the legacy of the suffragettes.

'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story': reading

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

when some people have more opportunities or resources than others

expressing your own opinions, ideas or feelings

a slight indication or suggestion of something

the long-lasting impact of people and events that happened in the past

What is a suitable definition of **legacy**?

tax avoidance (refusing to pay taxes, or paying a portion of them)

blockades (blocking access to certain areas)

boycotts (refusing to buy certain products or services)

Which examples of civil disobedience are mentioned in the text?

In which year were all British women able to vote?

A blue plaque commemorating Princess Sophia Duleep Singh's achievements can be found on which building?

Which themes can be found in the text 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story'?

Match the Duleep Singh sister to their location in Chapter 15.

feeling scared or nervous because of someone or something

Match the following words to their definitions.

What is the slogan that is linked to the WSPU?

True or False? Sophia agreed to become a suffragette.

Before setting up the WSPU, Emmeline Pankhurst had a job as a...

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