Historical fiction is a genre in which a fictional plot takes place in the setting of particular real historical events.

The British Empire is the colonies, dominions and other territories ruled to some degree by and from Britain.

In this historical context, India refers to the British-controlled territories in South Asia during the period of British colonial rule, including Punjab, the Sikh Empire's homeland.

Trade is the exchange of goods, commodities and services.

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

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Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.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

Who is the author of the text 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh'?

a genre in which a fictional plot occurs in real historical events

the colonies, dominions and other territories ruled by Britain

British-controlled territories in South Asia, including Punjab

the British-controlled territories in South Asia

the exchange of goods, commodities and services

Which of the following best describes the term **trade**?

Who took care of the Duleep Singhs when they moved to Britain?

Match the family member’s name to their relationship to Sophia.

True or False? Sophia's father disliked using the term 'invaders'.

Which of the following are **genres** of text?

when there are lots of texts with the same characters

a genre of text which presents real events, information, or knowledge

a form of text combining words and images in long-form, sequential art panels

Which of the following best describes a non-fiction text?

a genre in which oral stories are shared and passed down over time

a genre in which a fictional plot takes place during real, historical events

a genre of text, blending magical elements into realistic settings

What is an appropriate definition of a **historical fiction** text?

takes place in the past, during a real time in history

Which of these are features of a historical fiction text?

strong feelings that result from a person's circumstances or relationships

significant difference between one thing and another

when people don't get the same rights, opportunities or treatment as others

Which of the following is an appropriate definition of the word **injustice**?

True or false? An **impression** refers to initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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