Exploring how love has changed over time
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explore how love has changed over time and plan an article reflecting these ideas.
Key learning points
- Attitudes and perspectives on love have changed significantly since the 16th century.
- Marriages in the 16th century were largely based on the choice of a woman's father, not love.
- Over time, women have had more freedom in matters of love, although marrying for advantages was still important.
- Love nowadays often involves digital declarations and generally more freedom in romantic relationships.
Keywords
Stance - a way of thinking about something, especially expressed in a public statement
Advantageous - something that is helpful or useful to you
Declaration - formal or explicit statement
Common misconception
Students may be more accustomed to writing informative articles. In Learning Cycle 2, they may want to explain how love has changed over time rather than give their opinion on it.
Students can create a more engaging article, which is more vibrant with a clear sense of voice, by including their opinion on a topic.
Teacher tip
Encourage a wide range of views when discussing how love has changed over time. Students may differ in their opinion on modern day love compared to love centuries ago.
Equipment
You will need access to Jane Austen's 1814 letter to her niece Fanny. This is available in the additional materials.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What century did Jane Austen write her novels in?
Q2.What type of society did Shakespeare write in?
Q3.In writing, to take a stance is to ...
Q4.Match the situations on the left with the most likely inferences.
They value education.
They are confident.
They are not organised.
Q5.Why was marriage so important to middle class women in the 19th century?
Q6.How might a woman's inability to earn her own money in the 19th century affect her view of marriage?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Egeus from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' shows us what about love in the 16th century?
Q2.What does Jane Austen show about love in the 19th century?
Q3.For a woman living in 1814, what would be considered an advantageous match?
Q4.Which article title below does not reveal the stance of the writer?
Q5.What is a declaration?
Q6.Which is true of love in the modern day world?
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