Identifying features of an essay in preparation for writing about the Windrush
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify the features of an essay in preparation for writing about the Windrush.
Key learning points
- The purpose of an essay can be to present a coherent argument in response to a question.
- To meet its purpose effectively, the tone of an essay must be formal and informative.
- Using correct linguistic features of an essay enables writers to meet the text's purpose.
Keywords
Essay - a piece of writing that explores arguments about a particular issue
Purpose - the aim of the text
Argument - a logical, reasoned way of presenting a set of ideas
Layout - how a text is structured
Linguistic features - language structures that are used within a text
Common misconception
Pupils may think that essays are an opportunity for writers to share their own opinions.
Make explicit reference to the word 'arguments' rather than 'opinions' or 'viewpoints'.
Teacher tip
Some pupils may benefit from an adapted model essay which is shorter in length.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Fill in the gap in the following sentence: 'Essays are types of __________ text.'
Q2.Which of these definitions describes the purpose of a text?
Q3.Which of these definitions describes the audience of a text?
Q4.Which of these definitions describes the layout of a text?
Q5.A fronted adverbial is ...
Q6.A paragraph is ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
a piece of writing that explores arguments on a topic
the aim of the text
a reasoned way of presenting a specific issue or idea
how the text is structured
the language structures that are used within a text
Q2.The __________ is the first paragraph that states the argument and introduces the topics to be explored.
Q3.The __________ contain paragraphs of information related to a particular topic and surrounding arguments.
Q4.The __________ is the last paragraph that summarises the information from the text and restates the argument.
Q5.Put the parts of an essay in the correct order.
Q6.Select the layout features found in essays.
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