the type of text a writer uses; an article, letter and speech are all examples.

the tools a writer uses to create their work; structure, form and language are perhaps the most significant examples.

to consider something carefully and make a judgement about it.

written from the writer’s perspective using pronouns like ‘I’, ‘we’, ‘me’.

the writer is not a person in the text using pronouns like ‘she’, ‘he’, ‘they’.

Comparing and evaluating non-fiction texts

English

In 'Women's rights across the ages', students look at the way language has evolved in the discussion of gender, from the 18th Century to today and to what extent this reflects changing social attitudes. In 'Macbeth: Lady Macbeth as Machiavellian Villain', students examine the play's unconventional female lead, considering how sympathetically she might be viewed by audiences across the ages. 

In 'Writing with passion', students complete the unit by writing an opinion article, protesting about something that they feel strongly about. In 'Women's rights across the ages', students practise voicing a strong personal viewpoint through a persuasive speech. 

In this unit, pupils read a wide range of non-fiction texts from across history that are centered around the topic of women's rights. They first read a range of texts and identify key themes and techniques within them, before then planning, writing, re-drafting and delivering their own speech.

Women's rights across the ages: non-fiction reading and writing

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

What is the form of this text: 'The woman who helps keep Bear Grylls safe' an article by Emine Saner?

When writing an analytical paragraph which compares two texts, you should start with a {{ }} which states the paragraph's main idea.

create a topic sentence stating the paragraph's main idea

develop your topic sentence by stating an idea about Text 1 

Starting with the first, put these sentence ideas in the order for a paragraph which compares two texts.

Which word best completes this sentence comparing two texts (Nellie Bly and Emine Saner): "{{ }} Bly and Saner foreground the experiences of women."

Which word best completes this sentence comparing two texts (Nellie Bly and Emine Saner): "{{ }} Bly presents her personal experiences, Saner weaves a narrative from another person's story."

Emine Saner begins her article by writing: "She has been attacked by lions ..." What narrative perspective is the article written in?

A type of diary where someone records their personal thoughts about daily life.

A detailed account of someone's journey, including descriptions of places.

A fictional story set in a distant land, often involving adventure.

A guidebook that provides practical information and advice for travellers.

Which answer best describes a travelogue?

"I can't believe it's already noon," she exclaimed.

Which of these examples uses a direct quotation?

share and write about personal experiences.

Complete the following sentence: A first person narrative perspective is a good way to ...

"She has survived killer snakes" is written using which narrative perspective?

Which rhetorical device is being used in this sentence: "How will people learn if they don't make mistakes?"

"Although there was a dreadful swell, still the atmosphere was heavy and close." Which words are the adjectives in this sentence?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Comparing and evaluating non-fiction texts

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.