Hello! I am a Sheffield-based Teacher of English from Manchester. I strive to develop lessons which engage students, working within the National Curriculum's guidelines. I teach mostly KS3 at present, and I have a passion for the subject of English!
Hello! I am a Sheffield-based Teacher of English from Manchester. I strive to develop lessons which engage students, working within the National Curriculum's guidelines. I teach mostly KS3 at present, and I have a passion for the subject of English!
This engaging lesson explores the complex and often controversial role of monarchy in modern society, focusing on the ways differing perspectives shape public debate.
By examining the appeal of controversy, students learn how disagreements can drive deeper inquiry and foster critical thinking.
Through comparing writers’ viewpoints, they evaluate both the advantages and challenges associated with monarchies.
Pros such as historical and cultural significance, symbolic unity, political stability, and economic benefits like tourism are analysed against contrasting views.
The lesson encourages students to think critically, form balanced arguments, and consider how monarchy’s symbolic and practical roles influence national identity and political discourse.
Buy this lesson to inspire informed debate, critical analysis, and nuanced understanding of modern monarchy’s place in society!
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE GCSE PAPER TWO SKILLS - Comparing Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives
