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- Year 4
Making comparisons in 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook'
I can compare and contrast an aspect of Walter's life.
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- Year 4
Making comparisons in 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook'
I can compare and contrast an aspect of Walter's life.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A similarity is a feature or aspect that has some resemblance to something else, without being identical.
- A difference is a feature or aspect that has a distinct or discernible feature that sets it apart from something else.
- Comparing two contexts, provides readers with an in-depth understanding of Walter's life.
Keywords
Similarity - A similarity is when two or more things share similar traits.
Difference - A difference is when two or more things have features that set them apart from one another.
Compare - Comparing involves identifying similarities between two or more things, ideas, themes, or texts.
Contrast - Contrasting involves identifying differences between two or more things, ideas, concepts, or texts.
Common misconception
Pupils may find it challenging to draw similarities between Walter's home life and life at war.
Modelling a few additional examples will support pupils e.g. he excelled in football and at war.
To help you plan your year 4 English lesson on: Making comparisons 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: Making comparisons 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 upsetting content
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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