to affect or change how someone or something develops, behaves, or think

cruel, unkind, or unpleasant in a way that seems unfair

existing or happening in many places and/or among many people

the use of something in order to get an advantage from it

‘The Chimney Sweeper’: a protest against child labour

English

In 'Writing with passion', students use protest poetry and speeches as inspiration for their own protest writing. In 'Single Poet Study: Maya Angelou', students look in depth at the writing of a poet who is synonymous with writing as protest; in particular at the ways in which she used her poetry to voice support for the Civil Rights Movement. 

In 'Myths and Legends Re-Told', students consider how writers have modernised ancient stories in order to make them more reflective of modern values. In 'Writing with passion', students look at the ways in which they can use their own writing, inspired by key poets and speech writers, to take a political or moral stand.

In this unit, pupils learn about the different ways that writers have expressed their points of view across history. They look at some key techniques that writers use, such as motif and triad, before reading a speech, article, poem and song. They finally write and deliver their own presentation.

Taking a stand

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Match the words on the left with their synonyms on the right.

Which word beginning with A refers to a new law passed by Parliament

The economic and technical changes in the UK in the 18th and 19th century is known as the...

Which of the following is **not** true of William Blake?

He saw the consequences of the Industrial Revolution and the growing city.

He loved London and wanted to celebrate all the people who lived there. 

He was an artist and liked to sketch London. 

How did the fact that Blake lived in London affect his writing?

The sweeps are glad to be able to wash themselves clean. 

Victorians thought cleanliness was very important. 

The sweeps are cleaned literally but also baptised. 

The sweeps are given a day of freedom and fun by the river. 

What might be the best interpretation of the quotation "wash in a river"?

What was the primary religion of Great Britain in the 18th century?

Which of the following are the conventions of a poem?

Which of the following are types of text?

If we say someone is innocent, we mean they are...

a problem or concern that impacts society as a whole

a personal dilemma that someone has to solve

a debate about how a company should be organised

Which of the following is the best definition of a social issue?

writing that focuses on historical events and figures

imaginative texts with supernatural elements

texts that explore everyday life and human relationships

Which of the following is the best description of fantasy literature?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

‘The Chimney Sweeper’: a protest against child labour

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.