Year 5 - English
Planning and writing the conclusion of a biography about Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman: biographical writing
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils write a biography based on Harriet Tubman, centred around her significance as a historical figure, her early life and her civil rights activism. Pupils conduct research about the subject and organise their research into clear paragraphs, using a range of cohesive devices.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use your research to plan and write the conclusion of a biography about Harriet Tubman.
Key Notes
- A conclusion summarises the key points of the paragraphs preceding it - no new information should be introduced.
- The conclusion paragraph is similar in structure to the introduction paragraph.
- Variation in vocabulary choice and sentence structure enhances text cohesion.
- Plans should be written in note form and include concise vocabulary choices.
- Success criteria and plans should be used to guide the writing process.
Vocabulary To Learn
- purpose: the aim of the text
- conclusion: the closing paragraph of a non-fiction text
- summarise: to sum up or conclude the main body of the text
- legacy: the lasting impact of a person's life or actions that are left on the world
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may incorrectly introduce new information in the conclusion.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
A conclusion summarises the key points of the paragraphs preceding it - no new information should be introduced. The conclusion paragraph is similar in structure to the introduction paragraph.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'purpose'
the aim of the text.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may incorrectly introduce new information in the conclusion. Correction: Specific reference to keeping information in the conclusion general and teacher guidance on appropriate information to include is given in learning cycle one.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Identifying the features of a biography Study Guide
- Peer editing the early life section of a biography about Harriet Tubman Study Guide
- Planning and writing the introduction of a biography about Harriet Tubman Study Guide
- Planning and writing the section about Harriet Tubman's early life Study Guide
- Planning the section about Harriet Tubman's activism Study Guide
- Researching Harriet Tubman in preparation for writing a biography Study Guide
- Writing the section about Harriet Tubman's activism Study Guide
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