Setting out a logical argument in response to an essay title
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can set out a logical argument in response to an essay title.
Key learning points
- Our essay will give one side of an argument, with a logical argument building to a conclusion that mirrors the title.
- Writing is best when we are sure of the ideas we are trying to communicate and how they relate logically to one another.
- We can organise a set of ideas into a logical order in order to make our argument most effective.
- We also need to organise ideas into paragraphs that build logically on from each other towards the conclusion.
Keywords
Essay - a piece of writing that explores arguments about a particular issue
Logical argument - one that follows a series of steps that lead clearly towards a conclusion
Subject-specific vocabulary - vocabulary that relates to a particular subject
Common misconception
Pupils may notice that you could start off by discussing climate change, instead of deforestation, in this essay.
This is correct - we could come at it from either angle; however, since we are emphasising the Amazon rainforest in particular, it makes sense to start by referring to deforestation first.
Teacher tip
Give pupils plenty of time to complete the first task out loud; the more confident they are in saying the argument orally, the easier their planning and writing will be in future lessons. You could support a small group and say the argument around the group, taking turns to say the next point.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which statements about the Amazon rainforest are true?
Q2.Which of the following are major drivers of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest?
Q3.Which of these products is not linked to deforestation in the Amazon?
Q4.What creates the greenhouse effect?
Q5.Which of the following are effects of deforestation?
Q6.True or false? The UK has experienced deforestation in the past.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the below are features of an essay?
Q2.Which is the most likely conclusion of our essay?
Q3.What makes an argument logical?
Q4.Put these questions in a logical order for our essay.
Q5.Which of these points might come first in our essay?
Q6.Where might we find the following sentence in our essay? 'If we can reduce deforestation by avoiding buying these products, we can help tackle climate change.'
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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