Comparing texts about World War One in comparative analytical paragraphs
I can write comparative analytical paragraphs exploring the presentation of World War One across two texts.
Comparing texts about World War One in comparative analytical paragraphs
I can write comparative analytical paragraphs exploring the presentation of World War One across two texts.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The opening of comparative paragraphs could start with a topic sentence which states the paragraph’s main idea.
- The next sentences of a comparative paragraph could focus on the differences between the two texts you wish to compare.
- Including multiple quotations from both texts is key to a comparative paragraph.
- Comparing the methods writers have used can help to develop the comparison.
- The final sentence of a comparative paragraph should link to the topic sentence.
Keywords
Generation - refers to people of about the same age: grandparents, parents and children are all different generations
Vacuous - empty, having no thought or intelligence
Complacent - smug, self-satisfied, uncritical of yourself
Criticism - expressing disapproval or disappointment with someone or something
Methods - the tools a writer uses to create their work; structure and language choices are the most significant examples
Common misconception
You should select one quotation from each text in a comparative paragraph.
Like in a powerful analytical paragraph, selecting multiple quotations from each text will help strengthen your argument. Selecting these quotations in the planning stage is key.
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Equipment
Pupils who wish to compare Ian Beck's 'Propping Up The Line' to another text need a copy of the 2014 edition of 'Stories of WW1' edited by Tony Bradman. Other texts are found in additional materials.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
describing something by comparing it directly to something else
action words: doing or being words
a repeated image throughout a text
using something tangible to represent intangible ideas
Exit quiz
6 Questions
the first sentence of a paragraph stating its main idea
considering a text carefully and commenting on it
tools a writer uses to create their work e.g. language and structure
the final sentence of a paragraph summarising its argument