Using single paragraph outlines to plan an effective argument
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use single paragraph outlines to plan a written response.
Key learning points
- Open writing with a hook - this could be anecdotes or rhetorical questions
- Ensure viewpoint, purpose and audience is established early on
- Have at least three clear points that you will address, each supported with rhetorical devices
- Ensure that you have a clear closing - it could reference the opening of the text
Keywords
Vexation - If you are vexed, you are extremely angry and annoyed.
Extortionate - If something is extortionate, it is incredibly expensive.
Fleeting - If an emotion is fleeting, it doesn’t last very long.
Finesse - If you finesse something, you do it cleverly and skilfully.
Zeal - If you show zeal, you are showing great enthusiasm and energy.
Common misconception
Students believe that the topic sentence has to be a straight-forward statement of opinion.
The topic sentence, like any other part of their writing, can be written creatively, forcing the reader to infer the writer's opinion.
Teacher tip
In the second learning cycle, when the students' topic is revealed, take some time to brainstorm ideas about who loud music might affect and how. Students will then have plenty of ideas to use to plan their single paragraph outlines.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the model answer used for this lesson. You will find this in the additional materials.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When do you not start a new paragraph?
Q2.What is the correct way to structure your work? Put the sections in order from first to last.
Q3.Which of the following answers should we include in the conclusion of our work?
Q4.What is a call to action?
Q5.We can use to appeal to the reader or audience's feelings, so that we can elicit specific emotions from them.
Q6.Match the structural techniques to their definitions.
concentrating on small detail before the bigger picture
changing your attention from one topic to another
reflecting ideas from the beginning of the text, at the end
carrying a comparison of 2 similar things throughout a text
isolating one sentence from the rest of the text for effect
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is not part of a single paragraph outline?
Q2.The supporting detail is:
Q3.Which of the following correct answers must you consider before you can plan your single paragraph outlines?
Q4.How long should a single paragraph outline take you? Choose the most appropriate response.
Q5.If something is very expensive, it can be described as
Q6.Here are some techniques for creating an engaging opening. Match the techniques up to the examples.
When I was younger, my father always...
Imagine this: you're sitting on your sofa...
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How many of you have....
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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