Creating an argument about the character of Puck in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
I can create and maintain an argument about the character of Puck by writing clear topic sentences which support a thesis statement.
Creating an argument about the character of Puck in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
I can create and maintain an argument about the character of Puck by writing clear topic sentences which support a thesis statement.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A thesis is an idea that you develop and maintain throughout an essay.
- A thesis should consider the writer and their intentions.
- Topic sentences should develop and maintain your thesis.
Keywords
Essay - a piece of writing that explains and develops a big idea you have about a text
Thesis - the idea you develop and maintain throughout an essay
Topic sentence - the first sentence of a paragraph which states the paragraph’s main idea
Maintain - continue, keep up
Shakespearean comedy - a play designed to make you laugh, often involving misunderstandings and ending in marriage
Common misconception
If you are writing about a character, you should just write down everything you know about them.
When writing about a character, you should consider how you interpret them and why. You should explain this main idea in your thesis.
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To help you plan your year 8 english lesson on: Creating an argument about the character of Puck 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'. However, the extracts required for this lesson can also be found in the additional materials.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of serious crime
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
- Depiction or discussion of sexual violence
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a piece of writing that explains and develops a big idea you have
an idea you develop and maintain throughout an essay
the first sentence of a paragraph which states its main idea