Year 6 - English
Writing the second 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 second 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.
- Throughout the essay, we connect ideas using a range of linguistic features and we support ideas with evidence.
- We use a formal tone in an essay because we want to sound authoritative.
- Our conclusion should directly address the essay question, making the end-point of our logical argument clear.
- It is useful to orally rehearse our ideas before writing to reduce our cognitive load.
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
- conclusion: the outcome of a series of ideas or the end-point of a piece of reasoning
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may only include the information in their research notes and not draw ideas together into a conclusion.
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. Throughout the essay, we connect ideas using a range of linguistic features and we support ideas with evidence.
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 only include the information in their research notes and not draw ideas together into a conclusion. Correction: While shared writing this section, constantly refer back to the essay question to ensure the conclusion addresses it head-on.
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 first half of an essay Study Guide
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