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

the outcome of a series of ideas or the end-point of a piece of reasoning

language structures that are used within a text in order to connect ideas together

the marks used in writing to connect ideas, demarcate parts of a sentence and clarify meaning

Preparing to write an essay

English

Understanding the structure, features and purpose of an essay

Researching the polar regions and their importance

Researching the threats to the polar regions

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

Match each smaller essay question to its simple answer. 

The polar regions help to keep the climate under control. 

The polar regions are my favourite part of the world.

The polar regions are threatened by climate change. 

Not enough is being done to protect the polar regions. 

Which of the following points are we likely to make in an essay addressing the question 'What makes the polar regions important and why should we do more to protect them?'?

The polar regions help regulate the world’s climate.

The polar regions are Antarctica and the Arctic.

Not enough progress to tackle climate change is being made.

The polar regions are threatened by climate change.

Which of these ideas would likely come first in our logical argument addressing the question 'What makes the polar regions important and why should we do more to protect them?'?

Which linguistic features are being used here? 'As a consequence of this, Britain’s woodlands are vital: if they were not present, Britain’s animal and plant life would be gravely threatened.'

Which punctuation might be missing from the following sentence? 'Sherwood Forest an area of woodland in the East Midlands is linked to the legend of Robin Hood.'

What type of connection has been made between the ideas in the following passage? 'Governments have agreed to reduce emissions; however, more action is needed.'

How are they currently being protected and what more could we do?

Put the smaller questions that need to be addressed in order to answer the essay question 'What makes the polar regions important and why should we do more to protect them?' in a logical order.

What is the main threat facing the polar regions?

Which of the following are consequences of polar ice melting?

The polar regions have warmed more than other areas.

Earth is cooler now than it's been in 100,000 years. 

Polar sea ice is increasing by 10% every 10 years.

Historically, the Arctic Ocean has been frozen all year.

made countries agree not to own Antarctica

campaigns for a ban on oil drilling in the Arctic

campaigned for a ban on hunting polar bears

Match each organisation or agreement to what it does to help protect the polar regions. 

voting for parties that will take action 

Which of the following actions could individuals take to reduce emissions?

Preparing to write an essay

Lesson outcome