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.
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
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.
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).
Lesson video
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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.