Planning and writing the conclusion of a biography about Harriet Tubman
I can use my research to plan and write the conclusion of a biography about Harriet Tubman.
Planning and writing the conclusion of a biography about Harriet Tubman
I can use my research to plan and write the conclusion of a biography about Harriet Tubman.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A conclusion summarises the key points of the paragraphs preceding it - no new information should be introduced.
- The conclusion paragraph is similar in structure to the introduction paragraph.
- Variation in vocabulary choice and sentence structure enhances text cohesion.
- Plans should be written in note form and include concise vocabulary choices.
- Success criteria and plans should be used to guide the writing process.
Keywords
Purpose - the aim of the text
Conclusion - the closing paragraph of a non-fiction text
Summarise - to sum up or conclude the main body of the text
Legacy - the lasting impact of a person's life or actions that are left on the world
Common misconception
Pupils may incorrectly introduce new information in the conclusion.
Specific reference to keeping information in the conclusion general and teacher guidance on appropriate information to include is given in learning cycle one.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
types of words and language that a writer chooses carefully
words and phrases about the subject of the report
a sentence starter followed by a comma
a sentence starter followed by a comma that is formal in tone
a sentence starter that explains cause and effect
a sentence starter that give the writer’s point of view
makes an event or action happen
happens because of another event or action
a sentence starter followed by a comma
Exit quiz
6 Questions
the first paragraph that encourages the reader to read on
specific information related to aspects of the person's life
the last paragraph that summarises the key information
Consequently,
Civil War
(Lincoln's Union Army)