Starter quiz
- What century did Jane Austen write her novels in?
- 16th century
- 19th century ✓
- 17th century
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- What type of society did Shakespeare write in?
- matriarchal
- patriarchal ✓
- dystopian
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- In writing, to take a stance is to ...
- show your opinion on a topic. ✓
- reveal your personality.
- agree with other people on a topic.
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- Match the situations on the left with the most likely inferences.
- They take careful notes during class.⇔They value education. ✓
- They volunteer to present to the class.⇔They are confident. ✓
- They borrow a pen from a friend.⇔They are not organised. ✓
- Why was marriage so important to middle class women in the 19th century?
- economic independence and career opportunities
- higher education and learning opportunities
- social status and financial security ✓
- rebellion against societal norms
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- How might a woman's inability to earn her own money in the 19th century affect her view of marriage?
- It would probably make her independent and less reliant on marriage.
- It might lead her to prioritise love over financial consideration.
- It could create a practical approach in which marriage is a means to security. ✓
- It may encourage her to avoid marriage altogether.
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Exit quiz
- Egeus from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' shows us what about love in the 16th century?
- women had full control over their romantic partners
- marriage was not important
- fathers largely dictated who a woman should marry ✓
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- What does Jane Austen show about love in the 19th century?
- securing an advantageous match was important for a woman ✓
- a man's status was far more important than a woman's feelings for that man
- a woman should always listen to her father about who to marry
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- For a woman living in 1814, what would be considered an advantageous match?
- a man with land and property ✓
- a man with a good sense of humour
- a man with a dog
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- Which article title below does *not* reveal the stance of the writer?
- The language of love: why our grandparents were better at expressing emotions
- From letters to likes: declarations of love have got better with time
- Love over time: how love has changed since Shakespeare’s day ✓
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- What is a declaration?
- something that is helpful or useful to you
- a way of thinking about something
- a formal or explicit statement ✓
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- Which is true of love in the modern day world?
- it is mostly communicated via letters
- everyone thinks that marriage is more important than love
- it is sometimes expressed digitally ✓
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Key learning points
- Attitudes and perspectives on love have changed significantly since the 16th century.
- Marriages in the 16th century were largely based on the choice of a woman's father, not love.
- Over time, women have had more freedom in matters of love, although marrying for advantages was still important.
- Love nowadays often involves digital declarations and generally more freedom in romantic relationships.
Common misconception
Students may be more accustomed to writing informative articles. In Learning Cycle 2, they may want to explain how love has changed over time rather than give their opinion on it.
Students can create a more engaging article, which is more vibrant with a clear sense of voice, by including their opinion on a topic.
Keywords
Stance - a way of thinking about something, especially expressed in a public statement
Advantageous - something that is helpful or useful to you
Declaration - formal or explicit statement
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