a feeling or expression that is intensely passionate, enthusiastic, or earnest

is the main idea or essence of something, often brief and in a simplified form

to be forceful, determined and extreme, sometimes using aggressive methods

a writer’s attitude or emotional stance; encompasses the mood, feeling and overall atmosphere

something that is outdated, old-fashioned, or no longer in common use

Understanding and summarising perspectives

English

In 'Perspectives on Gender', pupils write and deliver speeches, presenting clear arguments. In 'Spoken Language: The Language of Change', pupils use rhetoric to create and perform persuasive speeches.

Spoken language: the language of change

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

to analyse writer’s attitude or emotional stance

to have the main idea or essence of something

What does it mean to have the 'gist' of a text? 

Match the key terms to their definitions.

Which words best described the tone of this sentence: "I am here as a soldier who has temporarily left the field of battle in order to explain - it seems strange it should have to be explained..."

Skimming and {{}} might help you get the gist of a text.

{{}} is stating what is implied and not just stating the obvious. 

What should a successful summary include? 

A writer's {{}} is the reason of their writing or what they hope to achieve.

a writer’s attitude or emotional stance.

an analysis of the main points of something 

a brief overview of the main points of something

a detailed overview of the main points of something

What might it mean if someone is 'militant'?

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many women started to campaign for women’s rights, particularly, women’s right to vote. What was this movement called? 

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

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