a piece of writing that explores arguments about a particular issue

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

information or facts to show something is true

language structures that are used within a text

Understanding the structure, features and purpose of an essay

English

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.

Polar regions: 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

a fiction text based on the author's imagination

Is history or geography a more important subject?

Explain why history is the most important subject for children to learn.

Would it be beneficial for schools to teach history every week?

Why should history be taught every week? 

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

What are the features of a logical argument?

Which of the below are types of evidence we can use to support a logical argument?

What type of evidence is used in the following sentence? 'In fact, woodlands support over 60% of the UK’s woodland birds.'

What type of evidence is used in the following sentence? 'According to conservation specialists, an additional £500 million per year is needed for conservation efforts to be effective.'

In addition, these woodlands support many animals.

As a result, many habitats have been lost. 

Because of this, there are many more insect species. 

Which of the sentences below would best follow this sentence? 'Many woodlands in the UK have been cut down.'

Since 1930, half of all woodlands have been cut down. 

Because of this, we need to do more to conserve them. 

Britain's woodlands, which are ancient, are at risk of disappearing.

We will all lose out if woodlands are destroyed. 

Which of these sentences begin with fronted adverbials? 

The following sentence consists of which sentence type? 'Britain's woodlands, which are ancient, are at risk of disappearing.'

Which part of the following adverbial complex sentence is the subordinate clause? 'When woodlands are destroyed, habitats are lost.'

Many tree species (such as oak) and beech can be found in our forests.

Many tree species (such as oak and beech) can be found in our forests.

Many tree species such as (oak and beech) can be found in our forests.

Many tree species (such as oak and beech can be found in our forests).

Which of these sentences uses brackets for parenthesis correctly? 

Which fronted adverbial could fill in the gap in the following sentence? 'Forests are important habitats for insects. __________, they are home to many plant species.'

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Understanding the structure, features and purpose of an essay

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.