Exploring the importance of books and stories
I can consider why stories and their central themes might be important for society.
Exploring the importance of books and stories
I can consider why stories and their central themes might be important for society.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Stories have existed throughout human history.
- Potentially, we might tell stories as a way of creating social bonds and relationships between people.
- We might also tell stories as a way of understanding the world around us.
- Stories might change people's worlds by offering them a sense of connection with others.
- They also might inspire people to see the world in a different way and change their perspective.
Keywords
Universal - relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable to all cases
American dream - the idea that every person has the freedom and opportunity to succeed and attain a better life
Totalitarian - a political system in which those in power have complete control and limit people's freedom
Social class - a division of a society based on social and economic status
Individualism - the idea that each person should think and act independently rather than depending on others
Common misconception
Books are irrelevant to them and their lives.
Books are one way of sharing stories - stories have always been part of human history as they are a way of forming connections and understanding the world around us.
Equipment
For Task B, there are recaps of the books on the worksheet to help students complete the task.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive 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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