Writing effective introductions and conclusions on 'Animal Farm'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write sophisticated introductions and conclusions about the theme of education in 'Animal Farm'.
Key learning points
- Introductions and conclusions should follow a three part structure.
- An excellent introduction should start with a general statement about the text.
- An introduction should then have a more specific statement about the focus of the question, followed by a thesis.
- A conclusion should include an evaluation of the effectiveness of the text in exploring the writer's purpose.
Keywords
Overarching - An argument which is overarching encompasses all the main ideas or themes of a text.
Thesis - An overarching argument or the main idea in a response.
Fable - A short story, usually including animals, that presents a moral message.
Timeless - Something that does not change as a result of time or fashion.
Noun Appositive - A noun phrase that extends another noun to add extra information.
Common misconception
I don't need to bother with a conclusion.
Who will be reading your response? Imagine them reading your final sentence, how do you want them to feel?
Teacher tip
Getting students to write and add introductions and conclusions to existing essays would be a great extra task to compliment this lesson.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What role does education play in 'Animal Farm'?
Q2.Which character from 'Animal Farm' is described as saying: "The education of the young was more important than anything that could be done for those who were already grown up."
Q3.In 'Animal Farm', how does the concept of language evolve throughout the story?
Q4.Which answer completes this quote from 'Animal Farm': "With their__________, it was natural that they should assume the leadership."
Q5.Which of these animals listed from 'Animal Farm' is the only one that can read?
Q6.Complete this quote, spoken by Boxer in 'Animal Farm': "I have no wish to take life, not even life".
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word beginning with "T" describes: "something that does not change as a result of time or fashion."
Q2.Which of one of these is not part of a three part structure for an introduction?
Q3.Which one of these is not part of a three part conclusion structure?
Q4.Which of the following are conclusive discourse markers?
Q5.Which of these is an example of a complex sentence with a fronted subordinate clause?
Q6.Which of these sentence starters does not use a noun apositive?
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