Ready Steady Read Together
Three Lionesses: Non-Fiction Lesson 3
What do you think you know?
What?
Who?
Why?
Where?
How?
When?
Book Talk: Let's explore this illustration.
Explore
What do you know and think?
If we had a magic wand, all three of us would want to create an equal world where everyone has the same access to opportunities and resources, and where we are all treated the same.
How might this extract link to the illustration?
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
A) What are the benefits of diversity in a team such as football team?
B) What barriers are facing diversity in football?
C) How can the barriers be overcome?
Explore
Let me read today's text
Explore
Different is Good
Nikita
My teachers used to say that ‘the world would be a very boring place if we were all the same’.
That’s true and the world needs difference. The world needs people from different ethnicities and different backgrounds, whether that’s at school, in youth clubs, in team sports, or, as you get older, in workplaces and companies. There are lots of studies that show the benefits of diversity.
For example, company workplaces, inclusive ones – with a mixture of people from different backgrounds, races, genders and sexualities – have been shown to come up with better ideas and perform better overall. This is because each person can offer fresh perspectives gained from their different experiences and bring their own ideas, skills and strengths to the long, shiny boardroom table. That melting pot of difference is what creates brilliance.
If we had a magic wand, all three of us would want to create an equal world where everyone has the same access to opportunities and resources, and where we are all treated the same.
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
At the moment, there’s not enough diversity in the top levels of women’s football. One reason for this is that people of colour don’t always have the same access to the opportunities that can help them get on the ladder in the first place. Part of our purpose is to create equal access for everyone who might want to play football. For example, most of the coaching centres and clubs that are part of the pathway towards becoming a Lioness tend to be in areas in the suburbs, which are not easy to get to if you live in inner-city areas. But many people of colour and families from disadvantaged backgrounds live in inner-city areas, which means these children can’t get to these clubs! If they don’t have a parent or family member who can drive them there and back, they need to travel by public transport on their own (often in the evenings, after dark). But this could be dangerous and lots of parents don’t want their children doing this. So most young people from cities aren’t given an equal chance of playing at an elite level. This is why so many teams end up with players who are often white and all from similar, more privileged backgrounds.
We need to remove barriers like this if we want football to be for everyone! For example, we need more academies to be built in inner-city areas. And we need more local council funding for safe transport, such as mini-buses, to take children to and from elite training facilities.
This would make professional football a more accessible pathway for everyone, and should improve the chances of people from all backgrounds being represented in top league teams.
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
ethnicities
inclusive
diversity
perspectives
suburbs
elite
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
I will model the first.
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
ethnicities
Explore
Find Read Talk
That’s true and the world needs difference. The world needs people from different ethnicities and different backgrounds, whether that’s at school, in youth clubs, in team sports, or, as you get older, in workplaces and companies. There are lots of studies that show the benefits of diversity.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
ethnicities
Your turn
diversity
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
inclusive
perspectives
suburbs
elite
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
Different is Good
Nikita
My teachers used to say that ‘the world would be a very boring place if we were all the same’.
That’s true and the world needs difference. The world needs people from different ethnicities and different backgrounds, whether that’s at school, in youth clubs, in team sports, or, as you get older, in workplaces and companies. There are lots of studies that show the benefits of diversity.
For example, company workplaces, inclusive ones – with a mixture of people from different backgrounds, races, genders and sexualities – have been shown to come up with better ideas and perform better overall. This is because each person can offer fresh perspectives gained from their different experiences and bring their own ideas, skills and strengths to the long, shiny boardroom table. That melting pot of difference is what creates brilliance.
If we had a magic wand, all three of us would want to create an equal world where everyone has the same access to opportunities and resources, and where we are all treated the same.
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
At the moment, there’s not enough diversity in the top levels of women’s football. One reason for this is that people of colour don’t always have the same access to the opportunities that can help them get on the ladder in the first place. Part of our purpose is to create equal access for everyone who might want to play football. For example, most of the coaching centres and clubs that are part of the pathway towards becoming a Lioness tend to be in areas in the suburbs, which are not easy to get to if you live in inner-city areas. But many people of colour and families from disadvantaged backgrounds live in inner-city areas, which means these children can’t get to these clubs! If they don’t have a parent or family member who can drive them there and back, they need to travel by public transport on their own (often in the evenings, after dark). But this could be dangerous and lots of parents don’t want their children doing this. So most young people from cities aren’t given an equal chance of playing at an elite level. This is why so many teams end up with players who are often white and all from similar, more privileged backgrounds.
We need to remove barriers like this if we want football to be for everyone! For example, we need more academies to be built in inner-city areas. And we need more local council funding for safe transport, such as mini-buses, to take children to and from elite training facilities.
This would make professional football a more accessible pathway for everyone, and should improve the chances of people from all backgrounds being represented in top league teams.
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
Explore
Let me use my reader's voice...
For example, company workplaces, inclusive ones –with a mixture of people from different backgrounds, races, genders and sexualities – have been shown to come up with better ideas and perform better overall. This is because each person can offer fresh perspectives gained from their different experiences and bring their own ideas, skills and strengths...
What did you notice?
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
For example, company workplaces, inclusive ones –
with a mixture of people from different backgrounds, races, genders and sexualities –
have been shown to come up with better ideas and perform better overall.
This is because each person can offer fresh perspectives gained from their different experiences
and bring their own ideas, skills and strengths...
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
For example, company workplaces, inclusive ones –with a mixture of people from different backgrounds, races, genders and sexualities – have been shown to come up with better ideas and perform better overall. This is because each person can offer fresh perspectives gained from their different experiences and bring their own ideas, skills and strengths...
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
Explore
Strategy: Read Between the Lines
A) What are the benefits of diversity in a team such as football team?
Be a detective and look for clues!
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
For example, company workplaces, inclusive ones – with a mixture of people from different backgrounds, races, genders and sexualities – have been shown to come up with better ideas and perform better overall.
A) What are the benefits of diversity in a team such as football team?
Reveal Explainer
One benefit is that inclusive, diverse workplaces, made up of different kinds of people, come up with better ideas. This would be the same for a football team - better ideas from a range of different people.
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
What else could you use to answer today's question(s)?
Teach
Your Turn
A) What are the benefits of diversity in a team such as football team?
B) What barriers are facing diversity in football?
C) How can the barriers be overcome?
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence inclusive ones – with a mixture of people from different backgrounds…have been shown to come up with better ideas and perform better overall
diversity helps teams perform better
A) What are the benefits of diversity in a team such as football team?
Text Mark Evidence each person can offer fresh perspectives gained from their different experiences and bring their own ideas, skills and strengths
diversity brings different ideas and perspectives to a team
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence that melting pot of difference is what creates brilliance
diversity creates stronger and more successful teams
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - most of the coaching centres and clubs…tend to be in areas in the suburbs - (they) are not easy to get to if you live in inner-city areas
coaching centres are not easy for everyone to get to
B) What barriers are facing diversity in football?
Text Mark Evidence people of colour don’t always have the same access to the opportunities that can help them get on the ladder in the first place
people of colour do not always have the same opportunities in football
Text Mark Evidence - if they don’t have a parent or family member who can drive them there and back, they need to travel by public transport on their own (often in the evenings, after dark) - this could be dangerous and lots of parents don’t want their children doing this
travel to training can be unsafe or difficult
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence we need more academies to be built in inner-city areas
more football academies should be built in inner-city areas
C) How can the barriers be overcome?
Text Mark Evidence we need more local council funding for safe transport, such as mini-buses, to take children to and from elite training facilities
safe transport should be provided for children to attend training
Text Mark Evidence (we should) make professional football a more accessible pathway for everyone, and should improve the chances of people from all backgrounds being represented
make football accessible for everyone
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
True or False?
Nikita’s teacher didn’t believe diversity was good.
True
False
Tick Me
Which of these do the Lionesses think everyone should have the same access to?
Tick all that apply.
A) opportunities
B) money
Check
C) resources
Click if correct
D) holidays
Find Me
Find the word that means playing at the best, very top level.
But this could be dangerous and lots of parents don’t want their children doing this. So most young people from cities aren’t given an equal chance of playing at an elite level. This is why so many teams end up with players who are often white and all from similar, more privileged backgrounds.
Discuss then check
elite
Which One's Right?
We need to remove barriers like this if we want football to be for everyone!
Which of these statements is closest to what the Lionesses believe?
B) only children who livenear the suburbs should play at academies
A) football should be for children of privileged families
D) children should pay tojoin elite football clubs
C) football should be for everyone, regardless of their background
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
create your own fact book.
Reveal
Write down what you've learned and add pictures or diagrams.
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Ready Steady Read Together
Three Lionesses: Non-Fiction Lesson 3
What do you think you know?
What?
Who?
Why?
Where?
How?
When?
Book Talk: Let's explore this illustration.
Explore
What do you know and think?
If we had a magic wand, all three of us would want to create an equal world where everyone has the same access to opportunities and resources, and where we are all treated the same.
How might this extract link to the illustration?
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
A) What are the benefits of diversity in a team such as football team?
B) What barriers are facing diversity in football?
C) How can the barriers be overcome?
Explore
Let me read today's text
Explore
Different is Good
Nikita
My teachers used to say that ‘the world would be a very boring place if we were all the same’. That’s true and the world needs difference. The world needs people from different ethnicities and different backgrounds, whether that’s at school, in youth clubs, in team sports, or, as you get older, in workplaces and companies. There are lots of studies that show the benefits of diversity. For example, company workplaces, inclusive ones – with a mixture of people from different backgrounds, races, genders and sexualities – have been shown to come up with better ideas and perform better overall. This is because each person can offer fresh perspectives gained from their different experiences and bring their own ideas, skills and strengths to the long, shiny boardroom table. That melting pot of difference is what creates brilliance. If we had a magic wand, all three of us would want to create an equal world where everyone has the same access to opportunities and resources, and where we are all treated the same.
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
At the moment, there’s not enough diversity in the top levels of women’s football. One reason for this is that people of colour don’t always have the same access to the opportunities that can help them get on the ladder in the first place. Part of our purpose is to create equal access for everyone who might want to play football. For example, most of the coaching centres and clubs that are part of the pathway towards becoming a Lioness tend to be in areas in the suburbs, which are not easy to get to if you live in inner-city areas. But many people of colour and families from disadvantaged backgrounds live in inner-city areas, which means these children can’t get to these clubs! If they don’t have a parent or family member who can drive them there and back, they need to travel by public transport on their own (often in the evenings, after dark). But this could be dangerous and lots of parents don’t want their children doing this. So most young people from cities aren’t given an equal chance of playing at an elite level. This is why so many teams end up with players who are often white and all from similar, more privileged backgrounds. We need to remove barriers like this if we want football to be for everyone! For example, we need more academies to be built in inner-city areas. And we need more local council funding for safe transport, such as mini-buses, to take children to and from elite training facilities. This would make professional football a more accessible pathway for everyone, and should improve the chances of people from all backgrounds being represented in top league teams.
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
ethnicities
inclusive
diversity
perspectives
suburbs
elite
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
I will model the first.
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
ethnicities
Explore
Find Read Talk
That’s true and the world needs difference. The world needs people from different ethnicities and different backgrounds, whether that’s at school, in youth clubs, in team sports, or, as you get older, in workplaces and companies. There are lots of studies that show the benefits of diversity.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
ethnicities
Your turn
diversity
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
inclusive
perspectives
suburbs
elite
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
Different is Good
Nikita
My teachers used to say that ‘the world would be a very boring place if we were all the same’. That’s true and the world needs difference. The world needs people from different ethnicities and different backgrounds, whether that’s at school, in youth clubs, in team sports, or, as you get older, in workplaces and companies. There are lots of studies that show the benefits of diversity. For example, company workplaces, inclusive ones – with a mixture of people from different backgrounds, races, genders and sexualities – have been shown to come up with better ideas and perform better overall. This is because each person can offer fresh perspectives gained from their different experiences and bring their own ideas, skills and strengths to the long, shiny boardroom table. That melting pot of difference is what creates brilliance. If we had a magic wand, all three of us would want to create an equal world where everyone has the same access to opportunities and resources, and where we are all treated the same.
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
At the moment, there’s not enough diversity in the top levels of women’s football. One reason for this is that people of colour don’t always have the same access to the opportunities that can help them get on the ladder in the first place. Part of our purpose is to create equal access for everyone who might want to play football. For example, most of the coaching centres and clubs that are part of the pathway towards becoming a Lioness tend to be in areas in the suburbs, which are not easy to get to if you live in inner-city areas. But many people of colour and families from disadvantaged backgrounds live in inner-city areas, which means these children can’t get to these clubs! If they don’t have a parent or family member who can drive them there and back, they need to travel by public transport on their own (often in the evenings, after dark). But this could be dangerous and lots of parents don’t want their children doing this. So most young people from cities aren’t given an equal chance of playing at an elite level. This is why so many teams end up with players who are often white and all from similar, more privileged backgrounds. We need to remove barriers like this if we want football to be for everyone! For example, we need more academies to be built in inner-city areas. And we need more local council funding for safe transport, such as mini-buses, to take children to and from elite training facilities. This would make professional football a more accessible pathway for everyone, and should improve the chances of people from all backgrounds being represented in top league teams.
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
Explore
Let me use my reader's voice...
For example, company workplaces, inclusive ones –with a mixture of people from different backgrounds, races, genders and sexualities – have been shown to come up with better ideas and perform better overall. This is because each person can offer fresh perspectives gained from their different experiences and bring their own ideas, skills and strengths...
What did you notice?
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
For example, company workplaces, inclusive ones –
with a mixture of people from different backgrounds, races, genders and sexualities –
have been shown to come up with better ideas and perform better overall.
This is because each person can offer fresh perspectives gained from their different experiences
and bring their own ideas, skills and strengths...
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
For example, company workplaces, inclusive ones –with a mixture of people from different backgrounds, races, genders and sexualities – have been shown to come up with better ideas and perform better overall. This is because each person can offer fresh perspectives gained from their different experiences and bring their own ideas, skills and strengths...
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
Explore
Strategy: Read Between the Lines
A) What are the benefits of diversity in a team such as football team?
Be a detective and look for clues!
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
For example, company workplaces, inclusive ones – with a mixture of people from different backgrounds, races, genders and sexualities – have been shown to come up with better ideas and perform better overall.
A) What are the benefits of diversity in a team such as football team?
Reveal Explainer
One benefit is that inclusive, diverse workplaces, made up of different kinds of people, come up with better ideas. This would be the same for a football team - better ideas from a range of different people.
From: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
What else could you use to answer today's question(s)?
Teach
Your Turn
A) What are the benefits of diversity in a team such as football team?
B) What barriers are facing diversity in football?
C) How can the barriers be overcome?
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence inclusive ones – with a mixture of people from different backgrounds…have been shown to come up with better ideas and perform better overall
diversity helps teams perform better
A) What are the benefits of diversity in a team such as football team?
Text Mark Evidence each person can offer fresh perspectives gained from their different experiences and bring their own ideas, skills and strengths
diversity brings different ideas and perspectives to a team
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence that melting pot of difference is what creates brilliance
diversity creates stronger and more successful teams
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - most of the coaching centres and clubs…tend to be in areas in the suburbs - (they) are not easy to get to if you live in inner-city areas
coaching centres are not easy for everyone to get to
B) What barriers are facing diversity in football?
Text Mark Evidence people of colour don’t always have the same access to the opportunities that can help them get on the ladder in the first place
people of colour do not always have the same opportunities in football
Text Mark Evidence - if they don’t have a parent or family member who can drive them there and back, they need to travel by public transport on their own (often in the evenings, after dark) - this could be dangerous and lots of parents don’t want their children doing this
travel to training can be unsafe or difficult
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence we need more academies to be built in inner-city areas
more football academies should be built in inner-city areas
C) How can the barriers be overcome?
Text Mark Evidence we need more local council funding for safe transport, such as mini-buses, to take children to and from elite training facilities
safe transport should be provided for children to attend training
Text Mark Evidence (we should) make professional football a more accessible pathway for everyone, and should improve the chances of people from all backgrounds being represented
make football accessible for everyone
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
True or False?
Nikita’s teacher didn’t believe diversity was good.
True
False
Tick Me
Which of these do the Lionesses think everyone should have the same access to?
Tick all that apply.
A) opportunities
B) money
Check
C) resources
Click if correct
D) holidays
Find Me
Find the word that means playing at the best, very top level.
But this could be dangerous and lots of parents don’t want their children doing this. So most young people from cities aren’t given an equal chance of playing at an elite level. This is why so many teams end up with players who are often white and all from similar, more privileged backgrounds.
Discuss then check
elite
Which One's Right?
We need to remove barriers like this if we want football to be for everyone!
Which of these statements is closest to what the Lionesses believe?
B) only children who livenear the suburbs should play at academies
A) football should be for children of privileged families
D) children should pay tojoin elite football clubs
C) football should be for everyone, regardless of their background
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
create your own fact book.
Reveal
Write down what you've learned and add pictures or diagrams.
Copyright Notice
This document has been supplied under a CLA Licence with specific terms of use. It is protected by copyright and, save as may be permitted by law, it may not be further copied, stored, re-copied electronically or otherwise shared, even for internal purposes, without the prior further permission of the Rightsholder. Extracts sourced and adapted for accessibility from: Three Lionesses by Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris & Cheryl Rickman © 2023 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.