in writing, this refers to the structure, format or genre of a text

relating to literature or written works, especially those considered to have artistic or intellectual value

a piece of writing in which the author tells the story of their own life

a point of view in writing where the narrator refers to themselves using pronouns like 'I' or 'we'

Exploring autobiographical 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

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

In which year was Mary Seacole's autobiography published?

Which perspective is typically used in autobiographical writing?

Which tense is commonly used in autobiographical writing?

Which word beginning with 'f' can be described as 'the structure, format or genre of a text'?

to entertain readers with thrilling adventures and escapades

to provide a historical account of significant events during her lifetime

to highlight the struggles and triumphs of her personal experiences

to offer practical advice on travel and exploration

What is the primary purpose of Mary Seacole's autobiography?

it offers practical advice on nursing and healthcare

it entertains the reader in order to keep them engaged

it highlights the brutal reality of war and the intense suffering it causes

Which sentence best describes Mary Seacole's use of graphic imagery in her autobiography?

If a text was published in 1857, it was published in the ...

A scientific paper discussing the effects of climate change on marine life.

A biography detailing the life of a famous historical figure.

A fantasy novel set in a fictional world with magical creatures and epic quests.

An autobiography recounting the author's experiences growing up during wartime.

Which of these pieces of writing would **not** be considered non-fiction?

a fictional story set in exotic locations, featuring adventurous characters.

a non-fiction narrative recounting the author's travels and experiences.

a collection of poetry inspired by the beauty and diversity of different lands.

a short story focused on describing beautiful landscapes.

Complete the sentence: A travelogue is ...

Which word can be described as 'the structure, format or genre of a text'?

If a writer is using the pronouns 'I' and 'we' they are writing in ...

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

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Content guidance

Supervision

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