Session 1 - People Profile Descriptions PDF

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People Profile Descriptions

Activity Read the profiles and use the pictures to help them sort the cards into two piles:

Who can go to university: ‘Yes’ and ‘No’.

Hello! My name is Clara.

I love to learn and enjoy reading. Do you think I could go to University?

Hello! My name is Ronnie and I have been happily retired for 10 years.

Do not tell anyone but I am now in my 70s! My previous job was a Designer.

Do you think I could go to University?

Hello! My name is Marina and this is my daughter Anya who was born 6 months ago. Isn’t she beautiful! Do you think I could go to University?

Hello! My name is Max. I enjoy music and fashion particularly hoodies and hats! Do you think I could go to University?

Hello! My name is Kamala and I have 3 children. I am inspired by my heritage and would love to teach people about my culture. Do you think I could go to University?

Hi! My name is Tony. I am 19.

I love to skateboard and recently got a trophy in my most recent competition.

I am not really interested in school.

All I want to do is head down to the skatepark to learn new tricks. Do you think I could go to University?

Hi everyone, we are children in Year 2! We really love learning and enjoy playing with our friends at school. Do you think we could go to University?

Hello! My name is Rachel.

I was born with scoliosis so I use a wheelchair to help with my mobility. Do you think I could go to University?

Hello! My name is Andrew.

I am a single dad to my daughter Rebecca. Do you think I could go to University?

Hello! My name is Dina Asher-Smith.

I am sure you recognise me from winning a silver medal at the World Championships in Berlin and setting a new British record for the 100 metres.

Do you think I could go to University?