Identifying and analysing a writer’s perspective
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify a writer's perspective and how this is presented through language choices.
Key learning points
- A writer's perspective refers to their unique point of view, beliefs, values and experiences.
- Identifying a writer's perspective involves understanding the underlying motivations, assumptions, and attitudes.
- Looking for patterns in a text can help develop an understanding of the writer’s perspective.
- Semantic fields and extended metaphors can be used by writers to present and develop their perspective.
Keywords
Gist - the main idea or essence of something, often brief and in a simplified form
Militant - to be forceful, determined and extreme, sometimes using aggressive methods
Slogan - a slogan is a memorable phrase used by a person, group, or company to convey a message or idea
Archaic - something that is outdated, old-fashioned, or no longer in common use
Autonomy - having the freedom and independence to make your own decisions without being controlled by others
Common misconception
Pankhurst and the suffragettes were peaceful protesters.
How does Pankhurst's speech convey some of the radical tactics or attitudes employed by the suffragettes? Pankhurst and her followers pushed boundaries and challenged societal norms to fight for women's rights.
Teacher tip
Task B can also be completed as a written task.
Equipment
A copy of Pankhurst's 'Freedom or Death' speech can be 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.If a text is written in 1913, it is from which century?
Q2.Which reading skill can help you before reading a complex text?
Q3.Which of these is not an example of contextual information?
Q4.Which one of these comparative conjunctions does not show difference?
Q5.Which sentence does not use correlative or comparative conjunctions?
Q6.In the 18th and 19th centuries what was the most common attitude towards gender inequality?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.In what year did Emmeline Pankhurst deliver her speech 'Freedom or Death'?
Q2."Deeds not words" is an example of ...
Q3.Which reading strategy can help you understand archaic texts and get the gist of the text?
Q4.In her speech 'Freedom or Death', Pankhurst's repeated use of war imagery is an example of ...
Q5.What does the term "militant" mean?
Q6.Which of these words does not connect to Pankhurst's use of the semantic field of conflict and violence?
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