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Understanding words and phrases from context in 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook'

I can determine what a word or phrase might mean from its context.

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Understanding words and phrases from context in 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook'

I can determine what a word or phrase might mean from its context.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Words or phrases can be understood and explained by looking at the context they are situated in.
  2. Re-reading a text helps develop our understanding and fluency.
  3. Walter Tull was the first Black British professional outfield football player.
  4. Walter Tull experienced discrimination and prejudice based on the colour of his skin.

Common misconception

Pupils may not think that Walter was paid well as a footballer. The value of currency was different.

In the 1900s, Walter's signing-on fee and weekly wage was very competitive.

Keywords

  • Opinion - An opinion is a personal view about something.

  • Historical context - Historical context refers to the background information that existed at a specific period in history.

  • Reading fluency - Reading fluency refers to the ability to read a text accurately, smoothly, and with appropriate expression.

  • Expression - Reading with expression means reading with feelings and emotion to bring the words to life.

Pupils should explore different examples of new or unfamiliar language in the text using the strategies modelled. Children could work in pairs to explore different examples and match them to correct definitions.
Teacher tip

Content guidance

  • Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

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.
Select the expanded noun phrases from below.
Correct answer: The goalie's quick reflexes.
The striker scored a goal.
Correct answer: The harsh, wartime experiences.
The soliders fought bravely.
Correct answer: The roaring stadium crowd.
Q2.
What does WW1 stand for?
Correct answer: World War One.
Worldwide Weapons Conflict.
Wildlife Watching 1.
Q3.
Which sentences are written from a first person perspective?
Correct answer: I overcame challenges as the first black pro footballer.
He overcame obstacles, excelling in football.
Correct answer: I faced racism but never gave up on my dreams.
His career spanned top clubs, including Tottenham and Northampton Town.
Q4.
Which sentences are written from a third person perspective?
In my childhood, I dreamed of football.
Correct answer: During his childhood, he dreamed of football.
My siblings were my playmates.
Correct answer: His siblings were his playmates.
Q5.
What does etymology mean?
The study of inspects and bugs.
Correct answer: The study of word origins and their history.
The study of disease outbreaks.
Q6.
What does chronological mean?
Correct answer: The order of events from earliest to latest.
The time shown on a clock.
The order of months in a calendar.

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the keywords to the correct definitions.
Correct Answer:opinion,A personal view about something.

A personal view about something.

Correct Answer:historical context,Refers to the historical background information.

Refers to the historical background information.

Correct Answer:reading fluency,The ability to read a text accurately and smoothly.

The ability to read a text accurately and smoothly.

Correct Answer:expression,Reading with feelings and emotion to bring the words to life

Reading with feelings and emotion to bring the words to life

Q2.
Order these events from Walter Tull's football career.
1 - Walter writes to Clapton F.C. to ask whether he can try out for them.
2 - Walter begins playing for Clapton F.C.
3 - Walter is contacted by newspapers and larger clubs.
4 - Tottenham Hotspur ask Walter to play for their reserves.
5 - Walter goes on a tour of South America playing football.
Q3.
True or False? Walter Tull's signing-on fee for Tottenham was £10.
Correct Answer: True, true
Q4.
Which of the following are reasons mentioned in the text as to why Walter might have enjoyed playing football?
Correct answer: Walter had won several cups and trophies with Clapton F.C.
Correct answer: Walter was paid well at £4 a week.
Correct answer: Newspapers and other teams were interested in Walter.
Walter experienced discrimination and prejudice based on the colour of his skin.
Walter missed his family in Folkestone.
Q5.
What does 'reading around the text' mean when trying to work out the meaning of new vocabulary?
Correct answer: Reading the sentence before and after to see if we can uncover the meaning.
Reading the entire text again.
Looking at the illustrations or images that surround the text.
Q6.
True or False? The historical context of a text can help readers when encountering new or unfamiliar language.
Correct Answer: True, true