Summarising 'Emmeline Pankhurst, Little People Big Dreams'
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can summarise why Emmeline Pankhurst was a significant figure.
Key learning points
- A person's actions and words can tell us about their character.
- Emmeline Pankhurst showed determination and bravery in pursuit of fighting for women's rights.
- Emmeline Pankhurst showed resilience and never gave up.
- Emmeline Pankhurst influenced many others through her actions.
- Emmeline Pankhurst contributed to significant historical change.
Keywords
Summarising - to give the most important parts or main points of a story
Character - the qualities that describe what someone is like on the inside
Influence - an effect on the character or behaviour of someone else
Significance - the importance of someone or something
Historical change - a significant change that takes place over the course of time
Common misconception
We can only find out information that is written in the text.
You can infer greater meaning about a person or event by looking for clues within the text.
Teacher tip
Offer students an opportunity to think of other character traits that are admirable and how they can show these.
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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