Considering openings, cohesion, and endings to structure an effective argument
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a range of structural devices to engage my reader from beginning to end.
Key learning points
- Viewpoint does not need to be established in the first sentence but should become apparent quickly
- Mirroring of start and ending is an effective way to create cohesion in writing
- Refer back to previous anecdotes, examples or ideas to connect paragraphs
Keywords
Inebriated - Being inebriated means being drunk or intoxicated.
Self-gratifying - Self-gratification is the act of doing something you want or getting something you want.
Flout - To flout a rule is to openly disregard or disobey it.
Malefactor - A malefactor is a person who commits a crime or behaves immorally.
Deface - To deface something is to damage and spoil its appearance.
Common misconception
Students may feel that their viewpoint needs to be established in the very first line or so.
Viewpoint can be alluded to in the first few lines and firmly established at the end of the first paragraph or section.
Teacher tip
Ask students to annotate the model answer in three different colours when analysing parts of it: one for learning cycle 1, one for learning cycle 2 and one for learning cycle 3. This will give them clearer notes.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the model answer used for this lesson. It's available 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.Which of the following is a structural device?
Q2.When structuring a piece of writing, each paragraph has a specific purpose. Match the paragraph to its purpose.
reveal the topic, give your opinion
give the first reason for your opinion
give the second reason for your opinion
give the third reason for your opinion
restate your opinion and call your audience to action
Q3.Which of the following forms would require you to engage directly with your audience?
Q4.Which of the following techniques can you use to engage with your reader or audience?
Q5.A sentence written from a personal perspective, using I pronouns, is written in person.
Q6.Which of these is the most persuasive?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following can you do to create an engaging opening?
Q2.What does 'cohesion across a text' mean? Pick the most appropriate answer.
Q3.Which of the following can be used as a synonym for 'criminal?'
Q4.A call to action can be used to tell the reader...
Q5.Which of the following are effective ways of creating cohesion across a text?
Q6.Which of these is the least engaging opening?
To help you plan your 11 English lesson on: Considering openings, cohesion, and endings to structure an effective argument, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 11 English lesson on: Considering openings, cohesion, and endings to structure an effective argument, 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.
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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