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

Creating layered language analysis

English

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

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Which word best completes this sentence: "women's football clubs have {{}} facilities"?

Which of these words would **not** be considered a connotation of the word "rats"?

Here is a list of connotations: invisible, secretive, concealed. Pick the word which best matches these connotations.

evokes a feeling or reaction from the reader or audience

Which of the following would be useful to consider when looking for keywords in a text? 

Which word beginning with 'e' can be described as: 'to provoke or bring out a feeling or emotion'?

"Inside the hidden world of women's football". In this sentence the word "hidden" is used, can you identify it's word type?

a science fiction story set on a distant planet

 a biography of a famous historical figure

Which of the following is an example of a non-fiction text?

senior citizens living in retirement communities

young adults eligible to vote in elections

travel bloggers documenting their adventures

Who is the intended audience for this persuasive article titled: "The Importance of Voting: Your Voice Matters"?

Which word beginning with 'f' refers to the type or style of a text e.g. speech or letter?

evaluating and interpreting a text's meaning

 Which of the following answers best describe the term 'analysis' in an English lesson?

the individuals or groups of people presented in a text

the feelings and judgements expressed in a text

Which answers would help you explore the idea of representation in a text?

If you were considering the publication date of a text and how it informs the ideas expressed, you would be exploring ...

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

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

Creating layered language analysis

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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