Planning and writing the conclusion of an essay about the Windrush
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use my research and understanding of this historical event to plan and write the conclusion of an essay.
Key learning points
- The conclusion is the final paragraph of a non-fiction text.
- Information in the conclusion should be kept general.
- Plans should be used to document key, concise ideas. They can be built upon when writing.
- When writing, we should use our success criteria and plan to guide us.
- Using a range of cohesive devices enhances text flow and helps achieve the text purpose.
Keywords
Purpose - the aim of the text
Conclusion - the closing paragraph of a non-fiction text
Summarise - to sum up or conclude the main body of the text
General information - the most basic and necessary information
Legacy - something substantial left behind after a person’s death like a significant body of work
Common misconception
Pupils may include information that is too specific for the conclusion.
Explicit reference to 'general information' must be made and visual prompts across planning slides will help remind pupils.
Teacher tip
Pupils may benefit from conducting additional research on the scandal surrounding the Windrush Generation and its impact on people today.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
Loading...
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these is not a feature of an essay?
Q2.Fill in the gap in the following sentence. 'The first paragraph of an essay is called the ...'
Q3.Match each term to its definition.
types of words and language that a writer chooses carefully
words and phrases about the subject of the report
a sentence starter followed by a comma
Q4.Match each type of fronted adverbial to its definition.
a sentence starter followed by a comma that is formal in tone
a sentence starter that explains cause and effect across two sentences
a sentence starter that give the writer’s point of view
Q5.Match each term to the correct definition.
makes an event or action happen
happens because of another event or action
a sentence starter followed by a comma
Q6.'As a result,' and 'Consequently,' are examples of which type of fronted adverbial?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Fill in the gap in the following sentence. 'The conclusion is __________.'
Q2.Put the parts of our essay about the Windrush in the correct order.
Q3.Match the parts of an essay to their purposes.
the first paragraph that encourages the reader to read on
specific information related to aspects of the essay's subject
the last paragraph that summarises the key information
Q4.A plan should include which of these?
Q5.Match the key words to their definitions:
the aim of the text
the closing paragraph of a non-fiction text
to sum up or conclude the main body of the text
the most basic and necessary information
something substantial left after a person’s death like a body of work
Q6.Match each cohesive device to its example.
Despite this,
immigration
(known as the Windrush Generation)
To help you plan your 6 English lesson on: Planning and writing the conclusion of an essay about the Windrush, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 6 English lesson on: Planning and writing the conclusion of an essay about the Windrush, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
Explore more key stage 2 English lessons from the The Empire Windrush: essay writing unit, dive into the full primary English curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.