Year 11 - English
Considering openings, cohesion, and endings to structure 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 a range of structural devices to engage your reader from beginning to end.
Key Notes
- Viewpoint does not need to be established in the first sentence but should become apparent quickly
- Mirroring of start and ending is an effective way to create cohesion in writing
- Refer back to previous anecdotes, examples or ideas to connect paragraphs
Vocabulary To Learn
- Inebriated: Being inebriated means being drunk or intoxicated.
- Self-gratifying: Self-gratification is the act of doing something you want or getting something you want.
- Flout: To flout a rule is to openly disregard or disobey it.
- Malefactor: A malefactor is a person who commits a crime or behaves immorally.
- Deface: To deface something is to damage and spoil its appearance.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Students may feel that their viewpoint needs to be established in the very first line or so.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Viewpoint does not need to be established in the first sentence but should become apparent quickly. Mirroring of start and ending is an effective way to create cohesion in writing.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Inebriated'
Being inebriated means being drunk or intoxicated.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Students may feel that their viewpoint needs to be established in the very first line or so. Correction: Viewpoint can be alluded to in the first few lines and firmly established at the end of the first paragraph or section.
More Lessons In This Unit
- 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
- Using single paragraph outlines to plan an effective argument Study Guide
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