Year 11 - English
Using single paragraph outlines to plan an effective argument
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils refine proficiency and flair as writers. Across fiction and non-fiction writing forms, they develop techniques that give them greater depth and flair in their writing. At the end of the unit, they write a narrative informed by emotion-led plot and detailed descriptions.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use single paragraph outlines to plan a written response.
Key Notes
- Open writing with a hook - this could be anecdotes or rhetorical questions
- Ensure viewpoint, purpose and audience is established early on
- Have at least three clear points that you will address, each supported with rhetorical devices
- Ensure that you have a clear closing - it could reference the opening of the text
Vocabulary To Learn
- Vexation: If you are vexed, you are extremely angry and annoyed.
- Extortionate: If something is extortionate, it is incredibly expensive.
- Fleeting: If an emotion is fleeting, it doesn't last very long.
- Finesse: If you finesse something, you do it cleverly and skilfully.
- Zeal: If you show zeal, you are showing great enthusiasm and energy.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Students believe that the topic sentence has to be a straight-forward statement of opinion.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Open writing with a hook - this could be anecdotes or rhetorical questions. Ensure viewpoint, purpose and audience is established early on.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Vexation'
If you are vexed, you are extremely angry and annoyed.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Students believe that the topic sentence has to be a straight-forward statement of opinion. Correction: The topic sentence, like any other part of their writing, can be written creatively, forcing the reader to infer the writer's opinion.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Considering openings, cohesion, and endings to structure an effective argument Study Guide
- Using description and figurative language to enhance narrative writing Study Guide
- Using emotion-led plot and detailed description to write an excellent narrative Study Guide
- Using figurative language, precise verbs and perspective to write with flair Study Guide
- Using language and tone to present opinions with flair Study Guide
- Using language techniques and precise vocabulary to write excellent descriptions Study Guide
- Using nominalised verbs and adjectives to write effective arguments Study Guide
- Using perspective, tone, and punctuation to craft a clear voice Study Guide
- Using shifts in focus and single paragraph outlines to plan descriptive writing Study Guide
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