Using language and tone to present opinions with flair
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand how to write with flair and apply a success criteria to a model answer.
Key learning points
- Excellent writing will have a consistent tone of voice.
- Excellent functional writing will include figurative language and extend imagery throughout.
- Excellent writing will make use of structural devices for effect.
- Excellent writing will have a focused viewpoint throughout.
- Excellent writing will contain high-level spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Keywords
Defy - If you defy someone, you disobey them.
Jockeying - Jockeying means competing for power.
Meagre - If you have meagre amounts of something, you don’t have very much of it.
Loathsome - Someone loathsome would cause you great disgust or hatred.
Implore - To implore someone means persuading them to do something in a very determined and emotional way.
Common misconception
Pupils often think that they should present a balanced view in opinion-based writing.
It is much more convincing and persuasive to only present one side of the argument.
Teacher tip
Take the time to model the full reading of the exemplar response, ideally also modelling the delivery of a speech (body language, voice projection etc).
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of a model answer for this lesson which can be found in the additional materials.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is an example of opinion-based writing?
Q2.Match the terminology to the correct definition.
the concept or idea that you are writing about
the kind or style of writing you are undertaking
the person/people who will be reading your writing
the reason why you are writing
Q3.Which of the following can also be used to describe someone's 'perspective'?
Q4.What is an extended metaphor?
Q5.Which of the following types of writing require you to use subheadings?
Q6.Match the rhetorical devices to the correct definitions.
a question asked to make a point, rather than get an answer
repeating words or phrases for effect
telling a personal story to illustrate an idea or argument
where the writer speaks directly to their reader/audience
language which elicits an emotional response from the reader
repetition of the same consonant at the beginning of words
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How many perspectives should you present in your writing?
Q2.Why is it important to use provocative language in your writing?
Q3.Your tone in opinion writing should always be...
Q4.Which structural technique involves reflecting ideas from the beginning of your work at the end?
Q5.Which of the following might you use to elicit a positive reaction from your reader?
Q6.Which of the following sentences uses the word 'envisage' correctly?
To help you plan your 11 English lesson on: Using language and tone to present opinions with flair, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 11 English lesson on: Using language and tone to present opinions with flair, 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.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
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