Developing analytical responses
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can effectively develop my analytical writing leading with ‘big ideas’ and using tentative phrases and superlatives.
Key learning points
- When writing analytical responses, you should begin by identifying and comparing a ‘big idea’.
- Using correlative and comparative conjunctions can help to draw close comparisons.
- Superlatives can help you to compare and evaluate texts.
- Tentative language can be used to add additional arguments and put forward your ideas.
Keywords
Depicts - shows or represents something through a description
Correlative conjunction - pairs of words that work together to connect ideas in a sentence
Comparative conjunction - can be used to compare ideas in a sentence and show similarities and differences
Authentic - something that is genuine, real, or true to its original form or nature
Common misconception
As long as I can back up my answer, I can put forward any interpretation of the text.
Using tentative language can lead to a more exploratory approach, rather than presenting 'right' or 'wrong' interpretations.
Teacher tip
This lesson contains texts previously read in other lessons. You may wish to give a recap of the key points to pupils. If the texts have not been read, you may wish to give time in the lesson to read them.
Equipment
You will need copies of the extracts from Mary Seacole's autobiography and Florence Nightingale's 'Letter to The Times' found in the additional materials.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which form of text beginning with an 'a' can be described as 'a non-fictional account of a person's life written by that same person'?
Q2.Which famous nurses gained recognition for their efforts in The Crimean War? Mary Seacole and .
Q3.Match each form of text to the correct description.
A formal talk given to an audience.
A written message from one person to another.
A text about a person's life written by themselves.
A piece of writing on a topic in a newspaper or magazine.
A detailed description of someone's life written by another person.
Q4.Which of these sentences is written in the past tense?
Q5.Which perspective is typically used in autobiographical writing?
Q6.Which sentence best describes the impact of Mary Seacole's and Florence Nightingale's use of graphic imagery in their writing?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which text form does Mary Seacole use to convey her experiences?
Q2.What is the primary purpose of Florence Nightingale's 'Letter to The Times'?
Q3.Which of the following is an example of a comparative conjunction used to identify a similarity?
Q4.Which type of conjunction comes in pairs and includes 'neither/nor' and 'whether/or'?
Q5.Which of the following sentences includes tentative language?
Q6.Which of these sentences does not include a superlative?
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