the identity of the writer that comes through the text.

experiencing something through someone else’s lived experience.

the passionate expression of grief or sadness.

acting on impulse without thinking through the consequences.

Writing 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

Immoral behaviour or minor criminal offences, e.g. shoplifting, graffiti.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting 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.

experiencing something through someone else’s lived experience

the passionate expression of grief or sadness

acting on impulse without thinking through the consequences

A {{}} introduces the main idea in your paragraph.

Readers should have an understanding of who the writer is through their {{}}.

What can be implied in an opinion piece to create a clear sense of voice?

It's the same as the topic sentence; you repeat the same sentence twice.

It echoes ideas and the same argument from the topic sentence.

It is a real chance to reinforce your opinion again and deliver your message.

It contains the ideas and reasons for your opinion, so it allows you to justify.

What is the role of the concluding sentence?

The Victorians loved Gothic literature - we learned about it in history! 

Gothic literature provided a thrill for some Victorians.

Which sentence creates the clearest sense of voice? 

The {{}} is the identity of the writer that comes through the text.

information and ideas that prove your opinion 

what you will be arguing in that paragraph.

reinforces the main argument in your paragraph

Put the sections of a single paragraph outline in order from first to last. 

Complete the following sentence: 'In an opinion article, your opinion is your {{}}.'

a clause which has a subject and a verb and makes sense on its own

a clause which has a subject and verb and doesn't make sense on its own

a clause which is missing a subject or a verb and doesn't make sense on its own

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz