Year 5 - English
Planning and writing the second main paragraph of an essay
The Amazon Rainforest: essay writing
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils write their first formal essay of the primary curriculum. In it, pupils write about deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest with facts derived from research presented in clear paragraphs. The essay question given calls for pupils to write their essay as a single line of argument.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to write the second main paragraph of an essay, including a range of linguistic features.
Key Notes
- Our essay will give one side of an argument, using a logical order and supported by evidence.
- Evidence can take many forms, including explanations, facts and statistics.
- In the second main paragraph, we will explain how deforestation can drive climate change.
- We will include subject-specific vocabulary and a range of linguistic features.
- Within a paragraph, the points we make must be in a logical order and connect to one another.
Vocabulary To Learn
- subject-specific vocabulary: vocabulary that relates to a particular subject
- evidence: information or facts to show something is true
- climate change: a long-term change to global temperatures and weather
- linguistic features: the language structures that are used within a text
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may struggle to adopt the formal tone required for an essay.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Our essay will give one side of an argument, using a logical order and supported by evidence. Evidence can take many forms, including explanations, facts and statistics.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'subject-specific vocabulary'
vocabulary that relates to a particular subject.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may struggle to adopt the formal tone required for an essay. Correction: You may wish to provide a bank of 'essay phrases' like 'contributes to', 'has strengthened' and 'is driven by' to support some pupils.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Identifying the features of an essay Study Guide
- Planning and writing the conclusion of an essay Study Guide
- Planning and writing the first main paragraph of an essay Study Guide
- Planning and writing the introduction to an essay Study Guide
- Researching deforestation in the Amazon rainforest Study Guide
- Setting out a logical argument in response to an essay title Study Guide
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