Analysing an opinion article about protecting the greenbelt
I can explain how a writer uses personal experience, expert views and wider politics to support their opinions.
Analysing an opinion article about protecting the greenbelt
I can explain how a writer uses personal experience, expert views and wider politics to support their opinions.
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Lesson details
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.
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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.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
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believability
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