Exploring how love has changed over time
I can explore how love has changed over time and plan an article reflecting these ideas.
Exploring how love has changed over time
I can explore how love has changed over time and plan an article reflecting these ideas.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
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.
Equipment
You will need access to Jane Austen's 1814 letter to her niece Fanny. This is available in the additional materials.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
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