Developing a viewpoint using structural features
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use structural features to develop my ideas and create an interesting speech.
Key learning points
- It is important to consider the overall structure of your writing.
- Creating a specific focus for each section of your writing can help develop your viewpoint.
- You should consider the order of your writing to ensure it is engaging.
- Anaphora and epistrophe both use repetition and can be used to reinforce key ideas and create an urgent tone.
Keywords
Cohesion - refers to writing where all of the separate parts are clearly connected and well structured
Emotive - if something is emotive it provokes intense feelings or emotions
Rapport - to create a connection or bond
Credible - trustworthy and believable
Hyperbolic - something is exaggerated to make a point
Common misconception
In persuasive writing, I just need to include a range of rhetorical devices and sophisticated vocabulary.
Whilst it is important to use rhetorical devices and choose interesting language, you must also consider the structure of your writing. This ensures that your argument has a clear progression and your message doesn't get lost.
Teacher tip
When completing Task A, you can ask pupils to cut up the model and then rearrange the sections. It can make the task more visual and help pupils see the overall structure.
Equipment
You will need access to the "Girls can be gamers too!" models, which can be found in the additional materials.
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 these would not be considered a purpose of persuasive writing?
Q2.Which of these tonal words could be considered the best way to engage or persuade an audience?
Q3.Which word can be described as: 'to create a bond or connection'?
Q4.Match the sentence type to the correct example.
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Q5.Which word beginning with 'A' describes a short, interesting story?
Q6.When creating experts and statistics to use in your writing, they must be...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does the term "emotive" mean in the context of writing?
Q2.Which two sentence starters would be the most useful to begin an anecdote?
Q3.Which word beginning with 'C' describes a piece of writing where all of the parts are clearly connected and well structured?
Q4.Both anaphora and epistrophe use ...
Q5.This is taken from Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice': "I'll have my bond; speak not against my bond:
I have sworn an oath that I will have my bond.” Which rhetorical device is being used?
Q6.Which rhetorical device involves the repetition of words or phrases at the start of successive clauses?
To help you plan your 9 English lesson on: Developing a viewpoint using structural features, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 9 English lesson on: Developing a viewpoint using structural features, 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.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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