Planning an analytical response
I can effectively use a single paragraph outline to plan an analytical response.
Planning an analytical response
I can effectively use a single paragraph outline to plan an analytical response.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Single paragraph outlines are a useful tool in the planning process.
- Topic sentences should include words from the question and link to writer’s purpose.
- Quotations need to be judiciously chosen and can be embedded into your response.
- Using conclusive discourse markers is an effective way to end your paragraph.
- Concluding sentences should link to your topic sentence and summarise your main ideas.
Keywords
Deplorable - something that is very bad or deserving of condemnation
Bleak - cold, bare or without any hope or encouragement
Judicious - well-selected or chosen using good judgement
Relevant - closely connected to or appropriate
Disparity - a noticeable and significant difference or inequality
Common misconception
Planning isn't a useful step in the writing process and it takes too long.
How might planning help to organise our thoughts into a coherent response? How can planning improve the efficiency of the writing process?
Equipment
You need access to the article: "Rats in their digs, jam sandwiches for lunch and playing in children's boots ... inside the hidden world of women's football", available from 'The Mail Online'.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
Q2.Which of these definitions matches the word 'connotation'?
Q3.Match the 'big idea' concept to the correct description.
The way individuals, groups or a subject is presented in a text.
The feelings or judgements being expressed about the subject.
Whether the text is historical or from the present day.
Q4.'The women have to endure a "rudimentary" space to train.' What word type is the word "rudimentary" in this sentence?
Q5.Which one of the following would not be useful to consider when looking for keywords to analyse in a text?
Q6.What is the primary purpose of this article: "EXCLUSIVE: Mice in the dressing rooms, makeshift lunches, and borrowed kit – uncovering the unseen struggles of women's football"?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the parts of the single paragraph outline to the correct definitions.
introduces the main ideas in your paragraph
the information you gather from the text e.g. quotations and key words
concludes the arguments or main ideas in your paragraph