Planning an opinion article

English

In 'A Monster Within', pupils explore extracts from Gothic fiction. In 'Gothic Poetry', pupils apply this learning to the poetry of Edgar Allan Poe.

In 'The Twisted Tree', pupils are introduced to the Gothic genre. In 'A Monster Within', pupils explore Gothic motifs in a range of more challenging texts.

A monster within: reading and writing Gothic fiction

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of scary, confusing or unsettling events or characters placed in danger, including creation of a scary atmosphere through the use of music and sound.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

helps you to maintain a cohesive and convincing argument.

outlines the main information in a paragraph

allows you to effectively conclude your paragraph

What is being described here: 'exaggerating something for effect.'

Which of the following is the correct explanation of what provocative means?

How many reasons or supporting examples are ideal when planning an opinion piece?

 seeking distraction or relief from unpleasant or tiresome realities

Complete this sentence: "{{}} help elevate basic topic sentences."

a sentence which states what your paragraph is going to be about

a sentence which introductes a quote in your wriiting

a sentence which concludes your paragraph

they read Gothic literature as a form of escape from their everyday lives

they lived in a very liberal society so could read whatever they wanted

Why were Victorian audiences so interested in Gothic literature? 

Which method below can you use to end an opinion article in an impactful way?

What is being described here: 'a confusing and difficult-to-answer problem or question.'

Which of these is not a rhetorical device?

How can you create an engaging opening to an opinion piece? 

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will soon be taken down.

Planning an opinion article

Lesson outcome

Content guidance