Exploring a non-fiction text with multiple perspectives
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify different voices and perspectives within a text.
Key learning points
- The article is a profile piece, written in third person. However, it also conveys the subject's perspective.
- The writer uses hyperbole, imagery and lists to bring Hine's experiences to life.
- Direct quotations use the exact words from an original source.
- Indirect quotations use your own words to paraphrase or express ideas from another source.
- Writers will use direct and indirect quotations to capture the subject's voice authentically.
Keywords
Profile - a description of a person, often highlighting their background, personality and achievements - can also be used as a verb
Hyperbole - to exaggerate something a lot to make a point or to make it sound more dramatic
Imagery - using words to create vivid pictures in a reader's mind
Paraphrase - involves expressing an idea using different words while retaining its original meaning
Objective - something that is based on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions
Common misconception
The only perspective presented in a text is the writer's.
Texts can also include viewpoints of characters, experts or sources the writer references. In this article we also hear the subject's perspective through the use of quotations.
Teacher tip
Consider some interesting reading strategies. For example: you could ask different pupils to read specific parts - one could be the writer and another read the parts where Hine is quoted. This will enable pupils to get a sense of the different voices and multiple perspectives within the piece.
Equipment
You will need a copy of the article: 'Megan Hine: The woman who helps keep Bear Grylls safe' found in the additional materials.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these features would not conventionally be found in an article?
Q2.If a writer is writing in third person, what pronouns would they use?
Q3.Which word beginning with 't' can be described as 'the attitude or feeling conveyed by a writer towards the subject matter and audience'?
Q4.The perspective in a text refers to ...
Q5.What are the benefits of using information to make predictions about a text before you read it?
Q6.Which of these is not an example of contextual information?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these best describes a profile?
Q2.Which language device beginning with 'i' can be defined as 'using words to create vivid pictures in a reader’s mind'?
Q3.In her article 'The woman who helps keep Bear Grylls safe', Saner uses hyperbole. This is when ...
Q4.What type of quotation can be defined as follows? 'The use of the exact words from an original source (spoken or written) and needs speech marks to show the words are from another source'.
Q5.What type of quotation can be defined as follows? 'The use of own words to paraphrase or express ideas from another source'.
Q6.Which word best completes the following sentence? 'Using a third person narrative voice can create __________ viewpoint.'
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