Reading and forming opinions on a 19th century text
I can decode a 19th century text and form my own opinions in a discussion.
Reading and forming opinions on a 19th century text
I can decode a 19th century text and form my own opinions in a discussion.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- ‘Around the World in 72 Days’ is an example of a travelogue.
- Nellie Bly challenges societal expectations of women in the 19th century.
- Opinions should be informed by available information or evidence.
- Effective discussions will involve taking turns, developing ideas, using evidence and responding to other speakers.
Keywords
Deduce - to reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on available information or evidence
Elixir - a magical or medicinal potion, often used metaphorically to describe something highly desirable or life-changing
Visionary - a person with original ideas about what the future will or could be like
Timidly - to behave with a lack of courage or confidence or act to shy
Informed - to use evidence and available information to create an opinion
Common misconception
Opinions are just what you think and don't need to be informed by anything.
Opinions should be informed by available information or evidence. For example: prior knowledge, contextual information and the writer's language choices, can all help to create informed opinions.
Equipment
You will need a copy of the extract 'Around the World in 72 Days', by Nellie Bly available in the additional materials.
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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