Use this equality and diversity scheme of work alongside Burhana Islam’s book Amazing Muslims Who Changed the World. Pupils will explore modern and historical inspirational figures and write extended creative writing pieces such as a diary entry, an exciting opening to a story and a monologue.
Pupils will engage with three characters from Amazing Muslims Who Changed the World and will learn about their history, before applying their knowledge to three key ‘Big Writes’.
This scheme of work is a great way to celebrate diverse inspirational thinkers, leaders and warriors that challenge our norms and expectations, while also honing children’s creative writing skills.
Equality and diversity scheme of work
This scheme of work features on three inspirational figures:
- Khawlah Bint Al-Azwar – fearless warrior
- Dr Hawa Abdi – brave and courageous leader
- Hasan Ibn Al-Haytham – famous scholar
Burhana Islam is the author of Amazing Muslims Who Changed the World, published by Puffin (RRP £16.99). Find her on Twitter at @burhana92. Read more from Burhana on how to talk to children about racism.
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