Having productive discussions in response to a non-fiction text
I can effectively discuss how a writer uses language to present a powerful message.
- Year 10
- AQA
Having productive discussions in response to a non-fiction text
I can effectively discuss how a writer uses language to present a powerful message.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Language is empowering and enables us to enact social or political changes.
- Having a consistent method will help to make sure your annotations are efficient and easy to understand.
- Effective discussions will take turns, develop ideas, use evidence and respond to the other speaker.
- Adverbs such as 'arguably' and 'undeniably', can be used to show the extent to which we agree with an idea or statement.
Keywords
Instigate - to initiate or provoke an action or event, usually with a specific outcome
Transformative - something that has the power or force to bring about change, often in a positive or impactful way
Productive - to accomplish something in an efficient and effective way
Sustain - to maintain or uphold something
Resilience - the ability to adapt or bounce back from difficult situations
Common misconception
That discussions are just 'chats' and aren't that important.
Think about all of the times you may need to use your verbal skills e.g an interview or presentation. Being able to articulate yourself well verbally is an important skill to have.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of 'A letter to the dreamers' by Serena Williams, published by 'Porter', 2016.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What do we mean by the term annotation?
Q2.What method used by writers is being described here: 'the recurrence of a word or phrase.'?
Q3.Which example below is the first person pronoun?
Q4.What method is being used here: Perhaps you can recall a dream that defined your childhood?
Q5.Have you ever noticed that no one says 'male athlete' when praising the world’s top sportsmen? This is an example of a...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definition.
Q2.Powerful language can enact social or changes.
Q3.A productive discussion involves...
Q4.Match the discussion stem with the correct example phrase.
