Fashion
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This book focuses on fashion and uses a newspaper format and structure to explore its many different facets, with headline articles, editorial comment and sections such as business and sport.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
10-14
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did you learn about how fashion has changed over the years?
How do you think clothes can tell stories about people?
Can you imagine designing your own outfit? What would it look like?
Why do you think people wear different clothes for different occasions?
How do you feel when you wear your favorite outfit?
Tip: Role play these questions
Show genuine interest in their responses, and encourage them to elaborate on their thoughts.
Relate their answers to everyday life, such as discussing what family members wear for different events or seasons.
Ask them to draw or describe an outfit they would create for a specific event, fostering creativity and application of the book’s concepts.
Encourage them to think about how their own clothing choices express who they are, reinforcing the book's theme of personal expression through fashion.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and Expression
Explanation: The book 'Fashion' explores the evolution of clothing and design, emphasizing how fashion has allowed individuals to express themselves uniquely throughout history.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by using their clothing and style choices to express their personalities and creativity in everyday situations, from choosing their outfit for school to picking a costume for a play.
Example Lesson: Cultural Awareness
Explanation: Robert Snedden highlights how different cultures around the world have their distinct fashion styles, fostering a sense of respect and appreciation for diversity.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to appreciate and respect people's choices in fashion from various cultures, promoting inclusivity in their interactions with classmates and friends from diverse backgrounds.
Example Lesson: Historical Knowledge
Explanation: The book provides insights into how fashion trends have evolved in alignment with historical events, giving readers a glimpse into the societal changes over the ages.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the importance of history in shaping our present and future, encouraging them to explore more about the past and its impacts on today’s world.
Example Lesson: Economic Understanding
Explanation: ‘Fashion’ touches on the economics of the fashion industry, including how trends can affect economic decisions.
Real-World Application: This can lead children to be more mindful consumers, understanding how their choices can impact economic conditions and the environment, teaching them to make more informed decisions regarding their purchases.
Example Lesson: Sustainability and Ethics
Explanation: The book addresses the impacts of fashion on the environment and the importance of ethical practices in the industry.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to think critically about where their clothes come from and opt for more sustainable and ethically made products, promoting environmental stewardship from a young age.