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- Year 4
Introduction to Walter in 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook'
I can use the context of a text to deepen my understanding.
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- Year 4
Introduction to Walter in 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook'
I can use the context of a text to deepen my understanding.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Walter Tull's Scrapbook represents the true story of Walter Tull's life as a fictionalised scrapbook.
- The text uses actual photos, documents and records.
- A biography is a non-fiction text which focuses on someone's life journey. It is written by another person.
- Knowing the historical and cultural context helps us understand the author’s perspective.
Keywords
Biography - a non-fiction text written about someone’s life
Context - the surrounding details that help you understand what you're reading
Purpose - the reason the text was written and the desired impact
Prejudice - holding unfair and unreasonable opinions or feelings based on limited thought and knowledge
Discrimination - treating a person or group of people differently and unfairly because of a certain characteristic
Common misconception
Pupils may think the text has autobiographical features due to its tone and form.
'Walter Tull's Scrapbook' is a biography. It is a non-fiction text with factual evidence. It is presented as a fictionalised scrapbook.
To help you plan your year 4 English lesson on: Introduction to Walter in 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 English lesson on: Introduction to Walter in 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2013 Frances Lincoln Children’s Books edition of 'Walter Tull’s Scrapbook', written by Michaela Morgan.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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