Introduction to 'Emmeline Pankhurst, Little People Big Dreams' and features of a biography
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can name the features of a biography text.
Key learning points
- A biography is a non-fiction text
- A biography tells the true story of a person's life
- Biographies are written in chronological order
- Biographies are often written about significant figures
- Emmeline Pankhurst was a significant historical figure
Keywords
Biography - a non-fiction text written about someone's life
Chronological - following the order in which a series of events happened
Significant figure - a person who has done something important that influenced the world
Activist - a person who takes action to change something in our world
Suffrage - the right to vote in political elections
Common misconception
All narratives are fiction stories.
Some narratives tell the story of real life events, making them a non-fiction text. A biography is an example of this.
Teacher tip
Show examples of significant figures and activists that are diverse, represent a variety of achievements, and are appropriate to your setting and context.
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2017 Frances Lincoln Children’s Books edition of 'Little People, BIG DREAMS: Emmeline Pankhurst', written by Lisbeth Kaiser and illustrated by Ana Sanfelippo.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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