Polar regions: essay writing
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on pupils' knowledge of how to write a clear, well-structured essay from the previous Year 6 unit, 'The Empire Windrush: essay writing'. The question for this essay requires pupils to write a single line of argument, maintaining that rising global temperatures affect the polar regions negatively. Pupils write with credibility, using statistics, facts, evidence bases, logic, passive voice, persuasive techniques and structure. This unit prepares pupils for further essay writing in the Year 6 unit, 'Ancient Islamic civilisation: essay writing'.
Prior knowledge requirements
- An essay is a formal piece of writing that deals with a single subject.
- The purpose of an essay can be to present a coherent argument in response to a stimulus or question.
- An essay can attempt to persuade the reader of a certain viewpoint.
- Persuasion of a certain viewpoint is more likely to occur if the writer's credibility is maintained.
- An essay flows logically.
- Established facts and relevant evidence can be used to strengthen the writer's position on a subject.
- Clear, concise language helps to clarify points being made.
- An introduction opens an essay and a conclusion closes an essay.
- Each paragraph has an introductory sentence and focuses on a single idea.
- Warming of the polar regions is causing ice to melt and sea levels to rise.
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on pupils' knowledge of how to write a clear, well-structured essay from the previous Year 6 unit, 'The Empire Windrush: essay writing'. The question for this essay requires pupils to write a single line of argument, maintaining that rising global temperatures affect the polar regions negatively. Pupils write with credibility, using statistics, facts, evidence bases, logic, passive voice, persuasive techniques and structure. This unit prepares pupils for further essay writing in the Year 6 unit, 'Ancient Islamic civilisation: essay writing'.
Prior knowledge requirements
- An essay is a formal piece of writing that deals with a single subject.
- The purpose of an essay can be to present a coherent argument in response to a stimulus or question.
- An essay can attempt to persuade the reader of a certain viewpoint.
- Persuasion of a certain viewpoint is more likely to occur if the writer's credibility is maintained.
- An essay flows logically.
- Established facts and relevant evidence can be used to strengthen the writer's position on a subject.
- Clear, concise language helps to clarify points being made.
- An introduction opens an essay and a conclusion closes an essay.
- Each paragraph has an introductory sentence and focuses on a single idea.
- Warming of the polar regions is causing ice to melt and sea levels to rise.
Reading, writing & oracy
Polar regions: essay writing
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.
7 lessons in unit
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