Introduction to Walter in 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook'
I can use the context of a text to deepen my understanding.
Introduction to Walter in 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook'
I can use the context of a text to deepen my understanding.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Walter Tull's Scrapbook represents the true story of Walter Tull's life as a fictionalised scrapbook.
- The text uses actual photos, documents and records.
- A biography is a non-fiction text which focuses on someone's life journey. It is written by another person.
- Knowing the historical and cultural context helps us understand the author’s perspective.
Common misconception
Pupils may think the text has autobiographical features due to its tone and form.
'Walter Tull's Scrapbook' is a biography. It is a non-fiction text with factual evidence. It is presented as a fictionalised scrapbook.
Keywords
Biography - a non-fiction text written about someone’s life
Context - the surrounding details that help you understand what you're reading
Purpose - the reason the text was written and the desired impact
Prejudice - holding unfair and unreasonable opinions or feelings based on limited thought and knowledge
Discrimination - treating a person or group of people differently and unfairly because of a certain characteristic
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
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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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Pictures taken to capture a moment in time.
Important papers that contain information.
Drawings or pictures that help understand a story better.
Leading and inspiring others towards a common goal.
Being brave in the face of fear or difficulty.
Feeling nervous and hesitant around people.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
A non-fiction text written about someone’s life.
Surrounding details that help understand what you're reading
The reason a text was written and the desired impact.
Opinions or feelings based on limited thought and knowledge.
Treating a person or group of people differently.