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Blue - 'Shark Girl' Biographical Writing
Lesson7 of 10 in this unit
Year 7 - 8EnglishCreative writingLearning through filmEnvironmentalBiodiversityConservationOceansWater
Lesson Summary
This lesson incorporates clips from Blue The Film as learning inspiration. In this finding out lesson, students are introduced to biographical writing and will enhance their understanding of the experiences of young people working to make a difference. They will examine the story of Madison Stewart (Shark Girl) and use thinking, planning and writing tools to understand the role of biographical writing in engaging audiences with the achievements and work of people trying to make a difference. Students will then plan, draft and publish their own biographical writing.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand the structural elements of biographical texts about individuals who aspire to make a difference.
- understand how language can be context-specific and unique to different communities, demonstrating their membership of particular groups.
- enhance their understanding of biography structures and the importance of these devices in communicating meaning about the experiences of individuals aspiring to make a difference.
Success criteria
Students can:
- explain the features of a biographical texts and provide examples of these.
- write a short blurb that uses biographical elements to communicate key information and meaning and engage readers.
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