Exploring perspective in 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can compare and contrast two different perspectives of a setting.
Key learning points
- Abdul Karim is a member of Queen Victoria’s household. He is teaching the Queen Hindustani.
- Abdul Karim describes India in Chapter 6.
- The Duleep Singh sisters visit India in Chapters 9-14; their experiences differ from their expectations.
- Reading from a particular perspective may mean that events or thoughts might not be balanced.
- Readers can compare and contrast a character’s perspective if they discuss shared or similar experiences.
Keywords
Perspective - refers to the point-of-view or position from which the reader reads, influencing the way events or ideas are portrayed and understood
Compare - identifying similarities between two or more things, ideas, themes or texts
Contrast - identifying differences between two or more things, ideas, themes or texts
Common misconception
Pupils may think Abdul Karim's description of India is fully linked to his own experiences.
Explain that Abdul Karim was born in the village of Lalitpur in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. His family background was modest. His description is likely influenced by who he is talking to.
Teacher tip
Before the following lesson, read Chapters 7-14. Children can read independently or have this read to them. A summary is provided if not possible.
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 sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Who is the author of the text 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh'?
Q2.Historical fiction is a genre in which a fictional plot takes place in the setting of particular real historical events.
Q3.What is characterisation?
Q4.Sophia and her siblings share all the same character traits.
Q5.Select the words which best describe Sophia's character.
Q6.Select the words which best describes Bamba's character.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the following keywords to their definitions.
the point-of-view or position from which the reader reads
involves identifying similarities between two or more things or ideas
involves identifying differences between two or more things or ideas
Q2.Who was Abdul Karim?
Q3.It was possible for Queen Victoria and Sophia to taste a mango.
Q4.It was not safe for either Queen Victoria or Sophia to travel to India.
Q5.Put the following events from the text into chronological order.
Q6.Match these words from the text to their definitions.
a group of people belonging to the highest social class in a society
when someone feels angry or bitter about something
a language spoken in India, blending Hindi and Urdu words
a language spoken in the Punjab region
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