Identifying and exploring complex ideas in a text
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify and explore complex ideas in a text.
Key learning points
- Before reading, it can be useful to consider the purpose, form and audience of a text.
- Identifying complex ideas in a text can help deepen your understanding.
- 'Big ideas' include: representation, attitudes and values and historical perspectives.
- Considering how texts challenge or conform to stereotypes and dominant narratives can create sophisticated statements.
Keywords
Societal - refers to anything related to society, including behaviours, attitudes and expectations
Stereotype - a simplified belief, view or representation of a group of people
Conform - to behave or think in a way that is socially acceptable
Dominant - the most widely accepted or prevailing (idea or concept)
Narrative - a story or account of events, often shaping how people perceive history or society
Common misconception
Historical texts only portray stereotypical representations of women.
Even though societal expectations and stereotypes exist, this does not mean that all people conform to these standards - even in the past!
Teacher tip
There is an excellent video on the FURD website that presents the history and voices of women's football. You may wish to share this with your class.
Equipment
You will need access to the article - 'Stoppage Time: Sheffield Women's Football Herstory' available from the FURD website.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these texts would not be considered non-fiction?
Q2.Which of the following would not be included in a non-fiction text?
Q3.Which reading skill can be used before you begin reading a text?
Q4.Which word beginning with 's' can be described as: 'a simplified belief, view or representation of a group of people'?
Q5.Who is the likely audience for a non-fiction text titled: 'Climate Change: A Guide for Young Activists'?
Q6.What is the purpose of a speech titled: 'Breaking Stereotypes in Modern Society'?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What were the two main purposes of women playing football during World War I in Sheffield, according to the 'Stoppage Time' article?
Q2.Which answer best describes the word 'conform'?
Q3.Which answer best describes the purpose of the article 'Stoppage Time'?
Q4.Complete this sentence: in the 'Stoppage Time' article, the representation of women in football's history __________ the dominant narratives of the sport.
Q5.With reference to the article 'Stoppage Time, what does the term "herstory" imply in the context of the title?
Q6.Which of these useful concepts can be used to explore a texts 'big ideas'?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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