Conclusions to essays: Puck and the supernatural in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
I can write a well-structured conclusion about how Shakespeare uses the character of Puck to explore the supernatural in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
Conclusions to essays: Puck and the supernatural in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
I can write a well-structured conclusion about how Shakespeare uses the character of Puck to explore the supernatural in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Conclusions can follow a three part structure moving from the specific to the general.
- The first sentence of a conclusion could be a specific response to the thesis you have argued throughout your essay.
- The second sentence of a conclusion could be an evaluative comment about the writer's intentions.
- The final sentence of your conclusion could consider why the text remains popular and relevant.
- You don't need to include quotations in a conclusion.
Keywords
Thesis - an idea you develop and maintain throughout an essay
Evaluation - making a judgement or comment about something
General idea - an idea that is not tied to a particular detail
Specific idea - an idea that is tied to a particular detail
Writer's intentions - what a writer wants to achieve or explore in their work
Common misconception
Conclusions should include quotations.
Conclusions are about summing up your overall argument (your thesis) rather than continuing to develop it via analysis of new quotations.
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To help you plan your year 8 english lesson on: Conclusions to essays: Puck and the supernatural in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
You need access to a copy of William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
it has the power to alter who you love, and who you are.
you could also interpret it as harmless and fun.
Shakespeare might be asking us to consider darker ideas in his comedy.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
an idea you develop and maintain throughout an essay
making a judgement or comment about something
an idea that is not tied to a particular detail
an idea that is tied to a particular detail
what a writer wants to achieve or explore in their work