are what people believe should happen or the way things should be

the most widely accepted or prevailing (idea or concept)

to behave or think in a way that is socially acceptable

anything related to society, including beliefs, customs  and behaviours

a simplified belief, view or representation of a group of people

Exploring historical attitudes and perspectives in non-fiction texts

English

Discussing historical and societal attitudes

Exploring historical perspectives of men

Exploring autobiographical texts

Considering alternative perspectives of war in non-fiction texts

Developing analytical responses

Identifying and analysing a writer’s perspective

Comparing the presentation of perspectives in non-fiction texts

Comparing tone and language choices in non-fiction texts

Reading and forming opinions on a 19th century text

Exploring a non-fiction text with multiple perspectives

Comparing and evaluating non-fiction texts

Creating comparative analytical paragraphs

Identifying and exploring complex ideas in a text

Creating layered language analysis

Planning an analytical response

Varying sentences and using anecdotes to express a viewpoint

Understanding what makes a persuasive speech

Persuasive writing: using credible and effective rhetorical devices

Developing a viewpoint using structural features

Writing a speech: openings and closings

Preparing to write a persuasive speech

Re-drafting a persuasive speech

Considering non-verbal features in presenting a speech

Preparing and delivering a powerful speech

In 'Women's rights across the ages', students look at the way language has evolved in the discussion of gender, from the 18th Century to today and to what extent this reflects changing social attitudes. In 'Macbeth: Lady Macbeth as Machiavellian Villain', students examine the play's unconventional female lead, considering how sympathetically she might be viewed by audiences across the ages. 

In 'Writing with passion', students complete the unit by writing an opinion article, protesting about something that they feel strongly about. In 'Women's rights across the ages', students practise voicing a strong personal viewpoint through a persuasive speech. 

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.

Women's rights across the ages: non-fiction reading and writing

to treat someone like a thing or object, instead of a person

a disrespectful or belittling attitude towards someone or something

to view something with unrealistic perfectionism

knowing the polite and proper way to behave in different situations

relates to the past and can be used to describe things that come from history

in writing, this refers to the structure, format or genre of a text

relating to literature or written works, especially those considered to have artistic or intellectual value

a piece of writing in which the author tells the story of their own life

a point of view in writing where the narrator refers to themselves using pronouns like 'I' or 'we'

something that is different from what is usual or commonly chosen, offering another option or possibility

to be determined and persistent, not giving up easily

to support or argue in favor of something or someone

shows or represents something through a description

pairs of words that work together to connect ideas in a sentence

can be used to compare ideas in a sentence and show similarities and differences

something that is genuine, real, or true to its original form or nature

the main idea or essence of something, often brief and in a simplified form

to be forceful, determined and extreme, sometimes using aggressive methods

a slogan is a memorable phrase used by a person, group, or company to convey a message or idea

something that is outdated, old-fashioned, or no longer in common use

having the freedom and independence to make your own decisions without being controlled by others

a clear statement of beliefs, goals, or intentions, often published publicly by a person, group, or organisation

someone who believes in  and supports gender equality, advocating for the rights of all genders

to give someone the power, confidence or ability to do something; usually make them feel stronger

means to stimulate or inspire action or change

something that is deeply rooted within a system or society

this describes something that stirs up strong reactions or emotions

if you appear authoritative you seem knowledgeable and command respect

to reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on available information or evidence

a magical or medicinal potion, often used metaphorically to describe something highly desirable or life-changing

a person with original ideas about what the future will or could be like

to behave with a lack of courage or confidence or act to shy

to use evidence and available information to create an opinion

a description of a person, often highlighting their background, personality and achievements - can also be used as a verb

to exaggerate something a lot to make a point or to make it sound more dramatic

using words to create vivid pictures in a reader's mind

involves expressing an idea using different words while retaining its original meaning

something that is based on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions

the type of text a writer uses; an article, letter and speech are all examples.

the tools a writer uses to create their work; structure, form and language are perhaps the most significant examples.

to consider something carefully and make a judgement about it.

written from the writer’s perspective using pronouns like ‘I’, ‘we’, ‘me’.

the writer is not a person in the text using pronouns like ‘she’, ‘he’, ‘they’.

systemic refers to patterns or structures deeply embedded within social institutions, norms, and attitudes

discrimination, prejudice, or bias based on someone's gender, typically favouring one gender over another

something that is widespread, common, or frequently encountered

challenging or overturning established norms, expectations or authority

the tools a writer uses to create their work; structure and language choices are the most significant examples

refers to anything related to society, including behaviours, attitudes and expectations

a story or account of events, often shaping how people perceive history or society

to unpick and examine a text in detail, considering a writer’s choice of language and intention

to provoke or bring out a feeling or emotion

the feelings or words associated with a word

something that is very bad or deserving of condemnation

cold, bare or without any hope or encouragement

well-selected or chosen using good judgement

a noticeable and significant difference or inequality

ability to convince someone to do or think something

causing individuals or groups of people to feel left out or isolated

acting or behaving in a way that directly challenges someone, often leading to conflict

treating everyone fairly and giving them the same opportunities, rights, and respect

speaking up or supporting a cause, idea or group of people to bring about change

the belief in and advocacy for the social, political, and economic equality of all genders

in this context refers to the type of text e.g speech or article

to be believable, trustworthy and reliable

having reliable knowledge or expertise which makes you appear trustworthy and believable

to clarify or support a presented argument

refers to writing where all of the separate parts are clearly connected and well structured

if something is emotive it provokes intense feelings or emotions

a person’s opinion or perspective on something

to strengthen or further support something - in this context-  an idea

to set-up, create or clearly introduce something - in this context - a viewpoint, argument or perspective

to cause admiration or awe. It means something is really good and makes you go ‘wow!’

to add more detail or information to something

suitable for a particular purpose or situation

in writing, this means to make something even better

words that sound the same, but have a different spelling and meaning

to completely destroy or eliminate something

in the context of structure, this means that your writing feels connected and complete

this refers to the highness and lowness of your voice

this refers to the attitude and emotion of your voice

refers to the way someone holds themselves when they’re seated or standing

aspects of communication that do not involve spoken words, such as body language and tone of voice

to make something believable by presenting strong evidence and reasoning

to make guesses or predictions about something

non-verbal cues or gestures such as facial expressions and posture

with reference to speech delivery, this means speaking in a relaxed way without scripts

Women's rights across the ages: non-fiction reading and writing

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