Planning and writing the conclusion of an essay about the Windrush
I can use my research and understanding of this historical event to plan and write the conclusion of an essay.
Planning and writing the conclusion of an essay about the Windrush
I can use my research and understanding of this historical event to plan and write the conclusion of an essay.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The conclusion is the final paragraph of a non-fiction text.
- Information in the conclusion should be kept general.
- Plans should be used to document key, concise ideas. They can be built upon when writing.
- When writing, we should use our success criteria and plan to guide us.
- Using a range of cohesive devices enhances text flow and helps achieve the text purpose.
Common misconception
Pupils may include information that is too specific for the conclusion.
Explicit reference to 'general information' must be made and visual prompts across planning slides will help remind pupils.
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
General information - the most basic and necessary information
Legacy - something substantial left behind after a person’s death like a significant body of work
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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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 across two sentences
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 essay's subject
the last paragraph that summarises the key information
the aim of the text
the closing paragraph of a non-fiction text
to sum up or conclude the main body of the text
the most basic and necessary information
something substantial left after a person’s death like a body of work
Despite this,
immigration
(known as the Windrush Generation)