Year 7 - English
Using rhetorical devices in newspaper articles
Sherlock Holmes: short stories
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and explore two famous Sherlock Holmes stories. They start by reading and analysing 'The Speckled Band' before using it as inspiration to write a newspaper article. They then read and analyse 'The Boscombe Valley Murder' before writing a comparison of the two stories.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use a range of rhetorical devices in newspaper articles.
Key Notes
- Rhetorical devices are used to evoke an emotion in the reader or to persuade them of something
- Newspaper articles typically use a range of rhetorical devices
- Each rhetorical device will serve a different purpose depending on the context
- You should create your own rhetorical devices with an intended purpose in mind
Vocabulary To Learn
- Rhetorical devices: A rhetorical device is designed to have an impact on the reader, usually to evoke an emotion or to persuade.
- Vigilant: If you are vigilant, you keep careful watch in case of danger or difficulty.
- Credibility: If you are credible, you are trusted or believed in.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Rhetorical devices can be used randomly throughout work with little thought.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Rhetorical devices are used to evoke an emotion in the reader or to persuade them of something. Newspaper articles typically use a range of rhetorical devices.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Rhetorical devices'
A rhetorical device is designed to have an impact on the reader, usually to evoke an emotion or to persuade.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Rhetorical devices can be used randomly throughout work with little thought. Correction: Show that rhetorical devices have to be used for precise effect otherwise there is no point in using them.
More Lessons In This Unit
- 'The Speckled Band' and 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery': a written comparison Study Guide
- 'The Speckled Band' case: concluding newspaper articles Study Guide
- 'The Speckled Band' case: writing a newspaper article body Study Guide
- Analysing atmosphere and character in 'The Speckled Band' Study Guide
- Analysing Dr. Roylott in 'The Speckled Band' Study Guide
- Analysing Helen Stoner's presentation in 'The Speckled Band' Study Guide
- Analysing John Turner from 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery' Study Guide
- Comparing 'The Speckled Band' and 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery' Study Guide
- Comparing the victims in 'The Speckled Band' and 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery' Study Guide
- Creating newspaper headlines and subheadings Study Guide
- Investigating Julia's death in 'The Speckled Band' Study Guide
- Making predictions about 'The Speckled Band' mystery Study Guide
- Making predictions about Sherlock Holmes Study Guide
- Planning a newspaper article about the solved case of 'The Speckled Band' Study Guide
- Reading 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery' Study Guide
- Reading about Stoke Moran and analysing atmosphere in 'The Speckled Band' Study Guide
- Reading and summarising the conclusion of 'The Speckled Band' mystery Study Guide
- Solving 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery' Study Guide
- Writing an argument about Dr. Roylott from 'The Speckled Band' Study Guide
- Writing the opening of an article on 'The Speckled Band' case Study Guide
- Writing your own newspaper article about Sherlock Holmes Study Guide
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