Year 6 - English
Writing the first half of an essay
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 write the first half of an essay about the effects of climate change on the polar regions, using a range of linguistic features and a formal tone.
Key Notes
- Our essay gives a logical argument that builds towards a conclusion.
- The introduction gives the context of the polar regions while the first main paragraph begins to build the argument.
- Throughout the essay, we connect ideas using a range of linguistic features and support ideas with evidence.
- It is useful to orally rehearse our ideas before writing to reduce our cognitive load.
- We use a formal tone in an essay because we want to sound authoritative.
Vocabulary To Learn
- logical argument: an argument that follows a series of steps that lead clearly towards a conclusion
- linguistic features: language structures that are used within a text in order to connect ideas together
- formal tone: the effect created by choosing serious, factual language
- evidence: information or facts to show something is true
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may struggle to connect ideas with appropriate linguistic features.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Our essay gives a logical argument that builds towards a conclusion. The introduction gives the context of the polar regions while the first main paragraph begins to build the argument.
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 struggle to connect ideas with appropriate linguistic features. Correction: When completing shared writing, show how the same ideas can be connected in different ways; focus on looking at the relationship between the ideas being connected.
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
- Researching the threats to the polar regions Study Guide
- Understanding the structure, features and purpose of an essay Study Guide
- Writing the second half of an essay Study Guide
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