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Making comparisons in 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook'

I can compare and contrast an aspect of Walter's life.

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Making comparisons in 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook'

I can compare and contrast an aspect of Walter's life.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. A similarity is a feature or aspect that has some resemblance to something else, without being identical.
  2. A difference is a feature or aspect that has a distinct or discernible feature that sets it apart from something else.
  3. Comparing two contexts, provides readers with an in-depth understanding of Walter's life.

Common misconception

Pupils may find it challenging to draw similarities between Walter's home life and life at war.

Modelling a few additional examples will support pupils e.g. he excelled in football and at war.

Keywords

  • Similarity - A similarity is when two or more things share similar traits.

  • Difference - A difference is when two or more things have features that set them apart from one another.

  • Compare - Comparing involves identifying similarities between two or more things, ideas, themes, or texts.

  • Contrast - Contrasting involves identifying differences between two or more things, ideas, concepts, or texts.

If interested in discovering more about Walter's application to be an officer, pupils could explore https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/walter-tull/source-two-walter-tull-temporary-commission/ in pairs, answering the questions.
Teacher tip

Content guidance

  • Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
  • Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
  • 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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6 Questions

Q1.
What is a definition for prejudice?
Correct answer: Judging others unfairly based on stereotypes.
Liking one thing more.
Seeing the future.
Q2.
Match the word to the correct definition.
Correct Answer:war,A big fight between countries.

A big fight between countries.

Correct Answer:home,Where you live and feel safe.

Where you live and feel safe.

Correct Answer:sports,Games that people play.

Games that people play.

Correct Answer:career,A job you do for a long time.

A job you do for a long time.

Q3.
Select strategies that could help a reader to find information in a non-fiction text.
Correct answer: Use headings to locate different topics in the text.
Imagine what an event must have been like.
Correct answer: Use an index or glossary.
Predict what will come next.
Q4.
Which of these statements are true in relation to the First World War.
Correct answer: The First World War began in 1914.
It was a peaceful and joyful time.
Correct answer: Soldiers fought in trenches.
The First World War lasted only a few days.
Q5.
What does a hero mean?
Correct answer: A person admired for courage and noble qualities.
A person who teaches others.
A bad person in a story.
Q6.
Match these words to their definitions.
Correct Answer:orphanage,Home for children with no parents.

Home for children with no parents.

Correct Answer:personal hygiene,Staying clean and healthy.

Staying clean and healthy.

Correct Answer:chapel,A small place of Christian worship.

A small place of Christian worship.

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the keywords to their definitions.
Correct Answer:similarity,When two or more things share similar traits.

When two or more things share similar traits.

Correct Answer:difference,When two or more things have features that set them apart.

When two or more things have features that set them apart.

Correct Answer:compare,Involves identifying similarities between two or more things

Involves identifying similarities between two or more things

Correct Answer:contrast,Involves identifying differences between two or more things.

Involves identifying differences between two or more things.

Q2.
True or False? Life during wartime was pleasant for Walter.
Correct Answer: False, false
Q3.
Order these events from page 19 in 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook'.
1 - Early wake up, after little sleep
2 - Watching the enemy's "trenches"
3 - Eat breakfast
4 - Mend walls
5 - Eat a small dinner
Q4.
True or False? Walter was sent away from the Front due to "shell shock".
Correct Answer: True, true
Q5.
In which year does Walter return to the battlefield after spending time in hospital?
1918
1917
Correct answer: 1916
1915
Q6.
Which of the following are similarities between Walter's life at home and during the war?
Walter wore a different uniform in sports and in war.
Correct answer: Walter was kind and helpful to others in both roles.
Walter aimed for goals on the field, but peace in battles.
Correct answer: Both football and battles demanded Walter's hard work.