linguistic structures that can enhance text flow

a sentence that includes a main clause and an adverbial subordinate clause

a sentence that includes a main clause and a non-finite subordinate clause

extra information that can be added or removed from a sentence and it still makes sense

punctuation marks that can be used to add additional information to a sentence

Planning and writing section two of an essay about early Islamic civilisation

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In this unit, pupils learn to further finesse the skills of persuasive and credible essay writing.

In 'Polar Regions: Essay Writing', pupils learnt techniques to develop the strength of their argument throughout an essay. In this unit, pupils will learn to further finesse the skills of persuasive and credible essay writing.

In this unit, pupils research the Abbasid dynasty of early Islamic civilisation and why it is referred to by historians as a 'Golden Age'. They organise their knowledge into a clear essay structure with an introduction, paragraphs and a conclusion. They then write an essay that aims to inform.

Early Islamic civilisation: essay writing

includes a main clause and an adverbial subordinate clause

includes a main clause and a non-finite subordinate clause

extra information that can be added or removed from a sentence

can be used to add additional information to a sentence

the Abbasid dynasty of early Islamic civilisation

Order the parts of our essay about early Islamic civilisation.

Put the parts of a section paragraph in order.

introduces what this paragraph will be about

gives the reader specific information to explain the point in detail

Match each part of the paragraph to its function.

Match the four pillars of Baghdad to their meanings.

gives the reader general information about the essay subject

paragraphs of specific information about an aspect of the subject

summarises the key information of the essay

Match the parts of an essay with their functions.

Which of these fronted adverbials are appropriate to use in an essay?

The Abbasids prioritised education, charity and good governance.

The Umayyads took over Islamic rule after the Rashidun caliphate.

Select facts that are appropriate to use in section two.

Order the parts of a main section paragraph.

the family who reigned over the Islamic Empire during the Golden Age

the capital city constructed by the Abbasids

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