Year 6 - English
Researching the threats to the polar regions
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 some of the threats to the polar regions, what is being done to address them and what more could be done.
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.
- We can break an essay question down into smaller questions in order to structure our essay.
- These smaller questions create the flow of a logical argument that leads towards a conclusion.
Vocabulary To Learn
- logical argument: an argument that follows a series of steps that lead clearly towards a conclusion
- research: find out more about a topic or idea, using reliable sources
- evidence: information or facts to show something is true
- climate change: a long-term change to global temperatures and weather
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may feel anxious that they are not themselves doing enough to tackle climate change.
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. 'logical argument'
an argument that follows a series of steps that lead clearly towards a conclusion.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may feel anxious that they are not themselves doing enough to tackle climate change. Correction: Reassure pupils that their efforts are important, but that it is adults' responsibility to resolve the problem; take some time to discuss children's worries about this if needed.
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 polar regions and their importance 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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