Writing concise and developed comparisons of non-fiction texts
I can write concise and developed comparisons of writers' attitudes.
Writing concise and developed comparisons of non-fiction texts
I can write concise and developed comparisons of writers' attitudes.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A key characteristic of concise writing is specific and precise word choices.
- Adjectives can be used to add detail to your writing.
- Repetition should be avoided unless it is intentional and for a deliberate effect.
- Developed writing tracks the movement and change of ideas and feelings.
- A useful way to think of developing an answer is in terms of establish, build and end.
Common misconception
Students sometimes think they need to include as much as possible in their argument and support their ideas with overly long quotations.
Encourage students to select short and precise quotations to keep their writing concise.
Keywords
Concise - giving information in a brief but comprehensive way
Precise - sharply defined or stated
To establish - to set up on a firm basis or foundation
Insightful - showing an accurate and deep understanding
Equipment
You need access to the opening of Bill Bryson’s travel book ‘Notes From A Small Island’. A copy of the extract from George Orwell’s ‘Down and Out in Paris and London’ in the additional materials.
Content guidance
- Contains strong language
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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