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I am Nefertiti by AnneMarie Anang and Natelle Quek

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  I am Nefertiti by AnneMarie Anang and Natelle Quek lesson plan by Andrew Moffat www.no-outsiders.com Learning questions : Why are names important?  Article:  https://www.upworthy.com/teacher-mispronouncing-names-on-purpose-serves-a-purpose?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1 RSE links:  (Respectful Relationships) -The importance of respecting others even when they are very different from them (for example, physically, in character, personality or backgrounds), or make different choices or have different preferences or beliefs. -Practical steps they can take in a range of different contexts to improve or support respectful relationships. -The conventions of courtesy and manners -The importance of self respect and how this links to their own happiness. -That in school and wider society they can expect to be treated with respect by others, and that in turn they should show due respect to others, including those in positions of authority. Success criteria : I can recognise...

Women play football

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  KS2 Women and football 100 years ago lesson plan by Andrew Moffat www.no-outsiders.com Learning questions : How do ideas change?   What is a stereotype, how do we challenge stereotypes? How do I make my voice heard? Article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2009/sep/09/england-women-football RSE links:   -That in school and in wider society they can expect to be treated with respect by others, and that in turn they should show due respect to others, including those in positions of authority. -Alongside understanding the importance of self-respect and self-worth, pupils should develop personal attributes including honesty, integrity, courage, humility, kindness, generosity, trustworthiness and a sense of justice Success criteria : I know what equality means / I know what equality in sport means / I know there wasn’t always equality in sport /I know what I can do today to make...

Hair, It's a family affair by Mylo Freeman

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  The original lesson plan for this text is in the "No Outsiders: Everyone different, everyone welcome" resource (2020). However, after listening to Liz Pemberton speaking at a conference I attended in 2022, I asked her advice on improving the plan. Liz helped me to re-frame the way I used this book, think about the language I used, and the way I talked about race within the context of the story. Together we re-wrote the lesson plan and I recommend people use this plan in place of the version in the original resource. Thank you to Liz for your work and inspiration. Liz does anti-racist training and consultancy in the early years sector and can be contacted at www.theblacknurserymanager.com/ Lesson plan Y1 Text: Hair, It's a family affair by Mylo Freeman Lesson plan by Andrew Moffat       www.no-outsiders.com Edited by Liz Pemberton                 www.the blacknurserymanager.com Learning Intention: Proud to be me Succ...

Out of nowhere by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros

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  KS2 lesson plan. This is a super little story about transition and about still being the same person inside even when the outside looks different. The author uses the idea of a caterpillar transforming in to a butterfly to explore how their best friend feels during that transition; “Then I looked more closely and I knew. It was my friend! She had changed a little bit but it was my friend all the same.” Text : Out of nowhere by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros Enquiry question : If you change, can we still be friends? RSE links : Respectful Relationships: the importance of self-respect and how this links to their own happiness. Success Criteria : I know we all change all the time; I know some changes are bigger than others; I can manage change and hold on to friendships Starter : What is change? How do we change? Have we changed this year in our class? Is change always a good thing? Why do some people worry ab...

The spots and the dots by Helen Baugh and Marion Deuchars

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  Lesson plan to explore racist attitudes and prejudice Year 3/ Year 4/ Year 5 Text: The spots and the dots by Helen Baugh and Marion Deuchars Lesson plan by Andrew Moffat Enquiry Question: Y2: Why are some people scared of difference? Y3/ Y4: What is prejudice and where does it come from? Starter: You want to keep the surprise in the book so be careful not to reveal the back of the book when you hold up the front. Consider the title – how are spots and dots similar, how might spots and dots be different? Main: Read, “The spots and the dots” up to the middle page and then act confused as you continue and realise the text is upside down. Say you think the publishers must have made a mistake… then realise the pictures are the same… the aim is for the children to realise what has happened and that the book can be read from two viewpoints and comes to the same conclusion. Then discuss: -   ...

I am the subway by Kim Hyo-eun

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  Text : I am the subway by Kim Hyo-eun Learning Intention : To consider lives lived other than my own Enquiry Question: How are our lives connected? Success Criteria : I know I live in a community / I know there are many different people in my community / I know there are things that we have in common and things that are different. Starter : Look at the cover of the book and consider the title; who do you think is narrating this story, how can the subway be talking to us? What does personification mean? If we are personifying the subway, what do you think the subway sees every day? What things stay the same for the subway and what changes? Main : Read the opening of, “I am the subway” and discuss -        Where is the story setting? Where is Seoul? -        How does the subway introduce themself? -        Wh...

Splash by Claire Cashmore

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  Text : Splash by Claire Cashmore Enquiry question : How do I achieve my dreams? RSE links : Respectful Relationships: the importance of self-respect and how this links to their own happiness. Success Criteria : I know we all have dreams / I know sometimes it’s hard to feel confident / I can set myself a target / I know I can achieve my dreams Starter : Look at the front cover- what do you see? Why do you think there is a photo of someone on the front cover? Who might they be? The enquiry question is “how do I achieve my dreams? What does that mean? What do you think this story is about? (notice the medal being worn by the child in the picture; what might the medal be for?) Main : Read and discuss “Splash” -           As a child Claire will do everything her sisters do except one thing – why do you think she doesn’t want to s...