Introducing the context of 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explore the context of 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story'.
Key learning points
- ‘Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story’ is a historical fiction text set between 1886-1928.
- Sophia's life was intertwined with significant events related to the British Empire's rule over India.
- The text explores British history as well as celebrating diversity, with strong themes of family & justice.
Keywords
Historical fiction - Historical fiction is a genre in which a fictional plot takes place in the setting of particular real historical events.
British Empire - The British Empire is the colonies, dominions and other territories ruled to some degree by and from Britain.
India - In this historical context, India refers to the British-controlled territories in South Asia during the period of British colonial rule, including Punjab, the Sikh Empire's homeland.
Trade - Trade is the exchange of goods, commodities and services.
Common misconception
Pupils may find it challenging to note down qualities for each of the Duleep Singhs.
Mind maps could be displayed for each family member with information added as pupils read.
Teacher tip
Images of Sophia could be added to the slides / classroom. Before the following lesson, read Chapters 2 and 3. Children can read independently or have this read to them.
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
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following are genres of text?
Q2.Which of the following best describes a non-fiction text?
Q3.What is an appropriate definition of a historical fiction text?
Q4.Which of these are features of a historical fiction text?
Q5.Which of the following is an appropriate definition of the word injustice?
Q6.True or false? An impression refers to initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Who is the author of the text 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh'?
Q2.Match the keywords to their definitions.
a genre in which a fictional plot occurs in real historical events
the colonies, dominions and other territories ruled by Britain
British-controlled territories in South Asia, including Punjab
Q3.Which of the following best describes the term trade?
Q4.Who took care of the Duleep Singhs when they moved to Britain?
Q5.Match the family member’s name to their relationship to Sophia.
eldest sister
older sister
eldest brother
younger brother
Q6.True or False? Sophia's father disliked using the term 'invaders'.
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