Analysing an opinion article about protecting the greenbelt
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how a writer uses personal experience, expert views and wider politics to support their opinions.
Key learning points
- When you take a stand, you express your opinion forcefully.
- You can support your opinion by using personal experience to make your writing more relatable.
- Expert views will make your writing seem more knowledgeable.
- Referring to formal politics can add a sense of urgency to your writing,
Keywords
Architect - a person who designs new buildings and oversees how they are built
Brownfield site - an area of land in a town or city that was previously used for industry
Amenities - a building, piece of equipment, or service provided for people's comfort or enjoyment
Strengthen - to make something stronger or more effective
Credibility - the fact that someone or something can be believed or trusted
Common misconception
Students often think they need to be balanced in their writing and discuss both sides of a debate.
Teach the difference between opinion writing and argument writing.
Teacher tip
You could use this topic to discuss any local issues that are relevant to your class.
Equipment
You need access to the 2023 Metropolis International edition of ‘Architects Journal. Building on the greenbelt will not solve the housing crisis’ by Kunle Barker.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is the best description of the phrase "to take a stand"?
Q2.In which of the following media would you expect to find an article?
Q3.What word beginning with T is used for the name of a piece of writing?
Q4.Which of the following is not a feature of a magazine article?
Q5.Which of the following words do we use when we want to explain our reasons?
Q6.When we try to convince someone that we are right, we are trying to __________ them.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What do we call an area of land that used to have industrial buildings on it?
Q2.What word beginning with 'A' is the name for a person who designs buildings?
Q3.Match the words on the left with their synonyms on the right.
build up
believability
fix
lack
Q4.A writer often supports their opinion with references to formal politics, expert views and...
Q5.What is the writer including in the following sentence: "My local MP is on board with this idea.."
Q6.Why might you use expert opinions in your writing?
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