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Year 9

Identifying and analysing a writer’s perspective

I can identify a writer's perspective and how this is presented through language choices.

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Year 9

Identifying and analysing a writer’s perspective

I can identify a writer's perspective and how this is presented through language choices.

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Key learning points

  1. A writer's perspective refers to their unique point of view, beliefs, values and experiences.
  2. Identifying a writer's perspective involves understanding the underlying motivations, assumptions, and attitudes.
  3. Looking for patterns in a text can help develop an understanding of the writer’s perspective.
  4. Semantic fields and extended metaphors can be used by writers to present and develop their perspective.

Keywords

  • Gist - the main idea or essence of something, often brief and in a simplified form

  • Militant - to be forceful, determined and extreme, sometimes using aggressive methods

  • Slogan - a slogan is a memorable phrase used by a person, group, or company to convey a message or idea

  • Archaic - something that is outdated, old-fashioned, or no longer in common use

  • Autonomy - having the freedom and independence to make your own decisions without being controlled by others

Common misconception

Pankhurst and the suffragettes were peaceful protesters.

How does Pankhurst's speech convey some of the radical tactics or attitudes employed by the suffragettes? Pankhurst and her followers pushed boundaries and challenged societal norms to fight for women's rights.

Task B can also be completed as a written task.
Teacher tip

Equipment

A copy of Pankhurst's 'Freedom or Death' speech can be found in the additional materials.

Content guidance

  • Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
  • 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).

Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
If a text is written in 1913, it is from which century?
17th century
18th century
19th century
Correct answer: 20th century
Q2.
Which reading skill can help you before reading a complex text?
clarifying
questioning
Correct answer: predicting
summarising
Q3.
Which of these is not an example of contextual information?
Correct answer: connotation
writer
form
date
Q4.
Which one of these comparative conjunctions does not show difference?
whereas
however
Correct answer: likewise
contrastingly
Q5.
Which sentence does not use correlative or comparative conjunctions?
Contrastingly, Watson's sounds less confrontational.
Both Watson and Pankhurst describe attitudes towards gender inequality.
Correct answer: Pankhurst suggests radical action.
Q6.
In the 18th and 19th centuries what was the most common attitude towards gender inequality?
Correct answer: Acceptance of gender roles as natural and necessary.
Advocacy for equal rights and opportunities for all genders.
Rejection of traditional gender norms and stereotypes.
Promotion of women's empowerment and leadership roles.

6 Questions

Q1.
In what year did Emmeline Pankhurst deliver her speech 'Freedom or Death'?
1713
1813
Correct answer: 1913
2023
Q2.
"Deeds not words" is an example of ...
Correct answer: a slogan.
a rhetorical question.
a statistic.
a fact.
Q3.
Which reading strategy can help you understand archaic texts and get the gist of the text?
analysing
Correct answer: skimming and scanning
summarising
questioning
Q4.
In her speech 'Freedom or Death', Pankhurst's repeated use of war imagery is an example of ...
hyperbole.
symbolism.
a simile.
Correct answer: an extended metaphor.
Q5.
What does the term "militant" mean?
Correct answer: to be forceful, determined and extreme, sometimes using aggressive methods
having the freedom and independence to make your own decisions
outdated, old-fashioned, or no longer in common use
acceptance of gender roles as natural and necessary
Q6.
Which of these words does not connect to Pankhurst's use of the semantic field of conflict and violence?
soldier
militant
war
battle
Correct answer: hungry

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