Writing to advise: Part one

Teacher notes

In this first of two lessons on writing to advise, students will meet Anni, a weightlifter and diver, from Finalnd and Michal, a ballet dancer who performs at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet. Students will consider the ways in which both Anni and Michal have defied gender expectations and have worked hard to achieve amazing things in their sports. They will familiarise themselves with the expectations of writing to advise and plan their ideas ready to write their answers next lesson. **Lyfta core themes:** Equality and Human Rights, Health and Wellbeing, Professions and Entrepreneurship. **Lyfta core skills and values:**Adaptability and Flexibility, Communication, Critical Thinking, Healthy Living, Resilience and Perseverance. **SDGs:** 3, 5. **KS3 and KS4 English skills** - planning - organising information and ideas - writing non-fiction - audience, purpose and form - using language effectively - vocabulary. **KS4 PSHE objectives** H4. strategies to develop assertiveness and build resilience to peer and other influences that affect both how they think about themselves and their health and wellbeing H11. to make informed lifestyle choices regarding sleep, diet and exercise R1. the characteristics and benefits of strong, positive relationships, including mutual support, trust, respect and equality.