an argument that follows a series of steps that lead clearly towards a conclusion

find out more about a topic or idea, using reliable sources

information or facts to show something is true

a long-term change to global temperatures and weather

Researching the threats to the polar regions

English

Understanding the structure, features and purpose of an essay

Researching the polar regions and their importance

Preparing to write an essay

Writing the first half of an essay

Writing the second half of an essay

Making a speech about the effects of climate change on the polar regions

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

In 'The Empire Windrush: Essay Writing', pupils learnt to base an essay on research around the Windrush Generation and their experiences of arriving and staying in Britain. In this unit, pupils will learn techniques to develop the strength of their argument throughout an essay.

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.

Polar regions: essay writing

we are doing a good job of protecting them

Which of the following are conclusions that we want our reader to draw after having read our essay about 'What makes the polar regions important and why should we do more to protect them?'?

they are at the top and bottom of the globe

they help control the climate and keep temperatures down

they are some of the coldest places on Earth

Which of the statements below explain why the polar regions are important?

Which of the following are effects that climate change has on the polar regions?

it reduces habitats for polar bears and other animals to hunt in

it means less heat is reflected back out to space

What is the problem with sea ice melting? 

governments have agreed to reduce emissions

oil drilling has been banned in the Arctic

charities are campaigning to stop oil drilling

Which of these actions have already been taken to help protect the polar regions?

Who is responsible for reducing the impacts of climate change?

break down the essay question into smaller questions

do research to answer these smaller questions

find a range of evidence relating to these questions

generate descriptive and emotional responses to the questions

Which of the following should we do before we write an essay?

What type of evidence is used here? 'Scientists say that the polar regions are vital to reducing the impacts of climate change.'

the polar regions are special in many ways

Which of the following are parts of the logical argument suggested by the following essay title? 'What makes the polar regions unique and why should we do more to protect them?'.

What is currently being done to protect them and what more could be done?

Which of the smaller questions raised by the essay title 'What makes the polar regions important and why should we do more to protect them?' will we address first? 

Antarctica is the area above the Arctic Circle.

Scientists work in Antarctica, carrying out research.

Why are the polar regions helpful for reducing the effects of climate change?

Researching the threats to the polar regions

Lesson outcome