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What does the phrase ‘rapidly stepped up’ tell the reader?

Can you find one word which tells us that life changed for the women on the Home Front?

Can you find a phrase that shows women became more popular during the war effort?

Can find words or phrases that the author used to describe the size of the factories?

What does the phrase purpose-built tell us about the factories?

On page 2, can you find and copy a word that suggests the women found the work boring?

On Page 3, can you find a copy two words with the closest meanings to dangerous?

What synonym has been used to replace deaths? Why do you think the author has chosen this word?

Find two pieces of information that shows women were not treat equally to men.

What word used on page 5 suggests that the war made women and workers come together?

DAY ONE

L.O To understand the author’s choice of language.

You will find the pages numbers on each slide.Page 1 and 2 = slide 1Page 3 and 4 = slide 2Page 5 and 6 = slide 3

Remember to use APE to help you spot what type of answer is needed.

Day 2L.0 To apply my comprehension skills using APE.

Explain it (1 mark)

Answer it and prove it (3 mark)

1. Can you list two things that the government did in order to increase munitions production? (1 mark)

2. Did the introduction of The Ministry of Munition have a positive impact on the war? Give a reason to support your answer. (2 mark)

3. What number did munitions production increase by during the war? (1 mark) (you may need to do some maths)

4. Why did women have to begin working in the factories as munition workers? (1 mark)

5. What name was given to female workers? (1 mark)

6. What evidence in the text suggests that women were valued for their work? (2 marks)

7. What was special about Chillwell? Why do you think it was built like this? (2 marks)

YOU DO

Remember to: • Decide what type of answer is needed using APE• Use the mark scheme to help you decide

8) What evidence is there in the text that suggests that the work was hard and dangerous? (2 marks)

9) Can you find evidence in the text where the author feels that the women were unfairly treated? (2 marks)

10) Why did workers have to wear boiler suits? (1 mark)

11) Why do you think the mixture created became known as the devil’s porridge? (1 mark)

12) Were munitions factories dangerous? Find two quotes on page 4 to support your answer. (3 marks)

13) During the war women’s football became popular. Explain why you think women’s football became so popular during the war? (2 mark)

14) How did women’s football benefit the soldiers during the war? (1 mark)

/ DAY 4Remember to: • Decide what type of answer is needed using APE• Use the mark scheme to help you decide

P1 True False

There were 73 munitions factories in total.

All the shells that were made worked.

The production of shells increased during the war.

Women were forced to work in the factories.

Women were photographed to show their importance.

P2 True False

Women didn’t work has hard as the men.

Roughly a third of the work force were women.

Women were rarely seen in boiler suits before the war.

All the factories were in the same place.

Jobs were made easier so the women could do them.

P3/4 True False

The workers worked in safe conditions.

Many workers became ill doing their job.

The workers received good holiday periods.

Injuries and deaths were rare in the factories.

Many young women worked in the factories.

P5/6 True False

Men and women mostly worked separately.

A football cup was named after the female workers.

Football games were played in front of small crowds.

Women were paid to play football.

Women’s football lasted for 3 years.

Put a tick in the correct box to show whether the statements or true of false.

Which of the following would also be a suitable title for the text?

The heroes at home

Extra bang needed

Women provide the bang

Munitionettes steal the show

Explain why you have chosen your answer using the text.

Do you think the war would have turned out differently if the women refused to take over the men’s jobs? Explain your answer.

After reading this text, do you believe women were treat appropriately for their contributions?

3 MARK CHALLENGE QUESTIONS