Year 6 - English
Identifying features of an essay in preparation for writing about the Windrush
The Empire Windrush: essay writing
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils use research of the Empire Windrush to write an essay about why the Windrush Generation immigrated and what life in Britain was like for them. Pupils write formally throughout, using facts and varied sentence structures, and they follow a clear line of argument across the essay.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to identify the features of an essay in preparation for writing about the Windrush.
Key Notes
- The purpose of an essay can be to present a coherent argument in response to a question.
- To meet its purpose effectively, the tone of an essay must be formal and informative.
- Using correct linguistic features of an essay enables writers to meet the text's purpose.
Vocabulary To Learn
- essay: a piece of writing that explores arguments about a particular issue
- purpose: the aim of the text
- argument: a logical, reasoned way of presenting a set of ideas
- layout: how a text is structured
- linguistic features: language structures that are used within a text
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think that essays are an opportunity for writers to share their own opinions.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The purpose of an essay can be to present a coherent argument in response to a question. To meet its purpose effectively, the tone of an essay must be formal and informative.
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 think that essays are an opportunity for writers to share their own opinions. Correction: Make explicit reference to the word 'arguments' rather than 'opinions' or 'viewpoints'.
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