Using language and tone to present opinions with flair
I can understand how to write with flair and apply a success criteria to a model answer.
Using language and tone to present opinions with flair
I can understand how to write with flair and apply a success criteria to a model answer.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
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.
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
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).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
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
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