has subtle details that make it complex and interesting

involving a lot of different but related parts

to make someone feel isolated or distanced from others, often by challenging their views

established practices and techniques used in theatre, often linked to specific styles or movements

Writing a response on 'An Inspector Calls' and theatrical traditions

English

In this unit, pupils look at how Priestly uses dramatic forms to present his ideas. They look at naturalism and expressionism, before thinking about how the play fits with Brechtian theatre and the morality play tradition. They finally write about how Priestly uses form to present his ideas.

Modern text: third deep dive

overarching argument to an essay, supported by the whole text

the first sentence of a paragraph stating its main idea

quotations which support your topic sentence and need analysis

quotations which support your topic sentence but don't need analysis

the final sentence of a paragraph, focusing on the writer's intentions

drawing together your main ideas and thesis

When writing an essay, it's important to know some key terms that will help structure your planning and response. Match the key terms to their definitions.

A thesis introduces the essay’s argument; topic sentences develop points.

A thesis statement is supported by moments in the text.

Topic sentences help explain main ideas in individual paragraphs.

A thesis is broader than any single topic sentence.

Which statement below is **false** about the relationship between thesis statements and topic sentences?

'Has subtle details that make it complex and interesting' is the definition of which word beginning with 'n'?

Which of the following means 'involving a lot of different but related parts'?

Which discourse marker is the most appropriate to begin a concluding sentence?

The evolution of dramatic texts over time.

Established practices and techniques in theatre, linked to styles or movements.

The financial structure behind theatre productions.

The way theatre adapts to modern technologies and digital media.

explains the focus of the individual paragraph

In an analytical essay, which of the following is the definition of a thesis statement?

In an analytical paragraph, which of the following should a topic sentence do?

It requires in-depth analysis and is central to the argument

It is briefly mentioned and doesn't need much explanation

It helps illustrate key dramatic methods in the play

It only appears in the introduction or conclusion

Which of the following are true of a main quotation?

it reinforces the argument without needing detailed analysis

it is used to analyse the playwright’s methods deeply

it provides additional evidence to back up a main point

it can be embedded within sentences to support ideas briefly

Which of the following are true of a supporting quotation?

It summarises the main idea of the paragraph

It introduces new ideas or evidence to support the argument

It signals the end of a paragraph and reflects on the writer’s intentions

Which of the following are true of a concluding sentence?

Which word beginning with 'a' can be used to describe the Brechtian technique or effect of 'Verfremdungseffekt'.

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