South Africa’s liberal constitution grants all people equal status, regardless of their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or other characteristics. In practice, though, a large segment of the society is committed to preserving...

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Keely Hodgkinson: ‘There’s no gender inequality in track and field’The Independent

Pupil outcome: I can identify and explain what makes a powerful speech. Key learning points: - Emma Watson adapts her tone and language to suit the audience and purpose of her speech. - Watson’s speech emphasises men’s involvement,...

Pupil outcome: I can explore the legacy of the suffragette movement and of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh. Key learning points: - On 2nd July 1928, all British women finally succeeded in achieving the right to vote. - Inequality is a...

Pupil outcome: I can create a plan that helps me to structure and prepare to write the first draft of a persuasive speech. Key learning points: - Considering the purpose, audience and form of writing can help you begin to make choices...

Pupil outcome: I can craft an effective opening and closing paragraph for a persuasive speech. Key learning points: - It is important to consider how the tone of a speech opening will engage the audience and establish your viewpoint. -...

Pupil outcome: I understand how the use of personal experiences and anecdotes can help connect to an audience. Key learning points: - A speaker can connect with an audience in a variety of different ways. - A speaker can use personal...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Duffy presents the life-changing responsibilities of parenthood. Key learning points: - The speaker is initially looking at a photo and reminiscing about their mother’s life before she had children. - The...

Pupil outcome: I can use plural forms of the imperfect tense in the context of protests and social movements. Key learning points: - ábamos, -abais and -aban are the 1st, 2nd and 3rd person plural endings of -ar verbs in the imperfect...

Pupil outcome: I can analyse the writer's choices of rhetorical and persuasive devices. Key learning points: - Looking for patterns within the language makes analysis more perceptive. - Having an awareness of the text as a whole enables...

Pupil outcome: I can define quality of life and development and understand how their definitions have changed over time. Key learning points: - Quality of life has multiple aspects, some of which are subjective such as life satisfaction....

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