Year 6 - English
Researching the polar regions and their importance
Polar regions: essay writing
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about how climate change is affecting the polar regions. They organise their knowledge into a clear essay structure with an introduction, paragraphs and a conclusion. They then write an essay that outlines how climate change is negatively impacting the polar regions.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe the world's polar regions and explain a number of ways in which they are important.
Key Notes
- Because an essay is a non-fiction piece of writing, it must be based on facts.
- Facts are obtained through research, using reliable sources.
- Research can be collated using bullet points under different headings.
- Our essay will show just one side of an argument.
- We can break an essay question down into smaller questions in order to structure our essay.
Vocabulary To Learn
- essay: a piece of writing that explores arguments about a particular issue
- evidence: information or facts to show something is true
- research: find out more about a topic or idea, using reliable sources
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may need support in understanding how the Arctic and Antarctica differ.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Because an essay is a non-fiction piece of writing, it must be based on facts. Facts are obtained through research, using reliable sources.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'essay'
a piece of writing that explores arguments about a particular issue.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may need support in understanding how the Arctic and Antarctica differ. Correction: Use maps and images to show that the Arctic is circled by land while Antarctica is land surrounded by sea.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Making a speech about the effects of climate change on the polar regions Study Guide
- Preparing to write an essay Study Guide
- Researching the threats to the polar regions Study Guide
- Understanding the structure, features and purpose of an essay Study Guide
- Writing the first half of an essay Study Guide
- Writing the second half of an essay Study Guide
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