Exploring legacy and the suffragette movement in 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explore the legacy of the suffragette movement and of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh.
Key learning points
- On 2nd July 1928, all British women finally succeeded in achieving the right to vote.
- Inequality is a significant theme of the text.
- Inequality is shown not only in the suffragette movement but also the experiences of the Duleep Singh sisters.
- Suffragettes employed various tactics, strategies and approaches to draw attention to their cause.
- Princess Sophia Duleep Singh’s legacy includes her efforts in charity work, medicine and political reform.
Keywords
Theme - a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story
Suffragette - a woman seeking the right to vote through organised protest
Inequality - when some people have more opportunities or resources than others, which is not fair
Civil disobedience - the refusal to comply with certain laws or regulations as a peaceful form of protest
Legacy - the long-lasting impact of particular events and actions that took place in the past, or in a person’s life
Common misconception
Pupils may not fully understand the legacy of people, events or actions that happened in the past.
Refer pupils to examples that they have studied so far of people, events or actions that have left a legacy.
Teacher tip
Pupils could explore the theme of inequality further through activism links in RE (humanism) or PSHE.
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2022 Scholastic edition of ‘Princess Sophia Duleep Singh (My Story), written by Sufiya Ahmed, for this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the Duleep Singh sister to their location in Chapter 15.
Q2.What does the acronym WSPU stand for?
Q3.Match the following words to their definitions.
Q4.What is the slogan that is linked to the WSPU?
Q5.True or False? Sophia agreed to become a suffragette.
Q6.Before setting up the WSPU, Emmeline Pankhurst had a job as a...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
Q2.What is a suitable definition of legacy?
Q3.Which examples of civil disobedience are mentioned in the text?
Q4.In which year were all British women able to vote?
Q5.A blue plaque commemorating Princess Sophia Duleep Singh's achievements can be found on which building?
Q6.Which themes can be found in the text 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story'?
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