Creating layered language analysis
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can find the best words in a text to create a layered analysis.
Key learning points
- Single words can provide an opportunity for rich analysis.
- To find the best words you should consider if they evoke a feeling, create a description or present a perspective.
- Layering your word analysis means saying a lot about a little.
- Considering word types, connotations, reader reaction and writer’s intention can help to create a layered analysis.
Keywords
Analysis - to unpick and examine a text in detail, considering a writer’s choice of language and intention
Evoke - to provoke or bring out a feeling or emotion
Connotation - the feelings or words associated with a word
Rudimentary - basic or not developed
Common misconception
Evidence, or quotations, need to be long when used in an analytical paragraph or response.
If you select the right words, single words can provide an opportunity for rich analysis. Layering your comments means you can say a lot about a little!
Teacher tip
You may wish to consider some active reading strategies, like highlighting the text, whilst reading the article.
Equipment
You need access to the article: "Rats in their digs, jam sandwiches for lunch and playing in children's boots... inside the hidden world of women's football", available from 'The Mail Online'.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is an example of a non-fiction text?
Q2.Who is the intended audience for this persuasive article titled: "The Importance of Voting: Your Voice Matters"?
Q3.Which word beginning with 'f' refers to the type or style of a text e.g. speech or letter?
Q4.Which of the following answers best describe the term 'analysis' in an English lesson?
Q5.Which answers would help you explore the idea of representation in a text?
Q6.If you were considering the publication date of a text and how it informs the ideas expressed, you would be exploring ...
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Which word best matches the description of facilities in women's football clubs as basic, undeveloped, and inadequate?
Q2.Which of these words would not be considered a connotation of the word "rats"?
Q3.Here is a list of connotations: invisible, secretive, concealed. Pick the word which best matches these connotations.
Q4.Which of the following would be useful to consider when looking for keywords in a text?
Q5.Which word beginning with 'e' can be described as: 'to provoke or bring out a feeling or emotion'?
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