Exploring a historical scenario linked to ‘A Kind of Spark’
I can empathise with a character from a historical scenario and re-enact a scenario to better understand the characters’ motives.
Exploring a historical scenario linked to ‘A Kind of Spark’
I can empathise with a character from a historical scenario and re-enact a scenario to better understand the characters’ motives.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Those executed or accused of witchcraft in Early Modern Scotland would often have been vulnerable people.
- We can use role play and drama to try and empathise with these characters.
- We also need to consider the motivations of their accusers.
- We should aim to remember that these were real people who suffered real persecution.
Keywords
Empathise - to get inside a character’s head
Dialogue - spoken words between two or more people
Re-enact - act out an event from the past
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to respect the sensitivity of the subject matter.
Encourage pupils throughout to view the accused people as real people. You may want to refer to Addie's response to the school trip to help children understand this.
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2020 Knights Of edition of ‘A Kind of Spark’ written by Elle McNicoll, illustrated by Kay Wilson, for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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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