a piece of writing that explores arguments about a particular issue

one that follows a series of steps that lead clearly towards a conclusion

information or facts to show something is true

the language structures that are used within a text

Identifying the features of an essay

English

Researching deforestation in the Amazon rainforest

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

a non-fiction text that gives an explanation

a non-fiction text that explores arguments on an issue

a fiction text that explores arguments on an issue

Which is the best definition of an essay? 

Should French or Spanish be taught in schools? 

Explain why it would be better for schools to teach Spanish. 

Would it be beneficial for all schools to teach Spanish? 

Why should French be made compulsory for all children?

Which of these essay titles suggest an essay that gives just one side of the argument?

Which of the following are features of a logical argument? 

an argument from the opposite perspective

Which of the following are forms of evidence to support a logical argument? 

Which of the following are pieces of subject-specific vocabulary that relate to climate change? 

These fuels, which are buried in the ground, are high in energy. 

They trap heat in the atmosphere, adding to the greenhouse effect. 

In 2019, the Earth's temperature was the highest in 100,000 years. 

Fossil fuels (such as coal) are formed underground. 

Match the cohesive device to the example. 

In 2020, there were 100 million barrels of oil extracted. 

As a result, some communities are at risk of flooding. 

In addition, using electric vehicles will help combat climate change. 

Which of the sentences below would best follow this one? 'Climate change is causing sea level rise.'

Consequently, we will need to use more renewable energy. 

Fossil fuels release carbon dioxide when they are burned. 

The fuels, which are found underground, are high in energy. 

Which sentences begin with fronted adverbials? 

Which sentence type is the following sentence? 'Burning fossil fuels, which are found below ground, has contributed to climate change.'

the Industrial Revolution ended, much more fuel

What part of this adverbial complex sentence is the subordinate clause? 'After the Industrial Revolution ended, much more fuel was needed.'

Renewable energy sources (such as solar power are very important. 

Renewable energy sources (such as solar power) are very important. 

Renewable energy sources (such as solar power are very important). 

Which sentence uses brackets for parenthesis correctly? 

Which fronted adverbial could fill this gap? 'Using more renewable energy will help tackle climate change. __________, using electric vehicles may help.'

Starter Quiz

Which of the sentences below would best follow this one? 'Climate change is causing sea level rise.'