the process of removing forested areas, usually to create farmland

vocabulary that relates to a particular subject

a long-term change to global temperatures and weather

the natural process where greenhouse gases trap the sun’s heat in the atmosphere, warming the Earth

Researching deforestation in the Amazon rainforest

English

Identifying the features of an essay

Setting out a logical argument in response to an essay title

Planning and writing the introduction to an essay

Planning and writing the first main paragraph of an essay

Planning and writing the second main paragraph of an essay

Planning and writing the conclusion of an essay

In this unit, writers convey information in an objective, unbiased way. In the next unit, writers will convey information in a more subjective manner. 

In 'The Titanic: Journalistic Report Writing', pupils developed their understanding of writing to inform the audience in the context of a journalistic report. In 'The Amazon Rainforest: Essay Writing', pupils will develop their understanding of writing to inform their reader and apply this in the context of an essay.

In this unit, pupils write their first formal essay of the primary curriculum. In it, pupils write about deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest with facts derived from research presented in clear paragraphs. The essay question given calls for pupils to write their essay as a single line of argument.

The Amazon Rainforest: essay writing

Which of the following are features of the Amazon rainforest? 

What is the main cause of deforestation? 

Which of the products below are linked to deforestation in the Amazon? 

Tick the words needed to complete this sentence: 'Trees and plants __________ carbon from the air and __________ it so that it doesn't contribute to the greenhouse effect.' 

protecting forests from logging using the law

Which of the following are ways of reducing the impact of deforestation on climate change? 

An essay is a non-fiction text that explores __________ on an issue. 

Explain why it would be best if teachers wore smart clothes to work.

Why should teachers get to wear their own clothes?

Would it be better if teachers also wore a uniform?

Which of these essay titles could suggest an essay that gives both sides of the argument?

A logical argument gives a __________ explanation of why something is true.

70% of greenhouse gas emissions are from fossil fuels.

Climate change is driven by greenhouse gases. 

A United Nations study said that poorer countries would suffer most.

Climate scientists say that the Earth is getting warmer. 

Match the forms of evidence to the examples. 

Which cohesive device has been used in this sentence? 'Fossil fuels (including natural gas) are usually found deep underground.' 

Which type of fronted adverbial is used in this sentence 'In addition, coal was very high in energy.'

Researching deforestation in the Amazon rainforest

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