Introductions to essays about Puck in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
I can write a well-structured introduction for an essay about the character of Puck in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
Introductions to essays about Puck in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
I can write a well-structured introduction for an essay about the character of Puck in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Introductions can follow a three part structure moving from the general to the specific.
- The first sentence of an introduction could be a general statement about the text.
- The second sentence of the introduction could be a general statement about the given character or theme.
- The final sentence of your introduction could be your thesis.
Keywords
Capricious - impulsive, reckless, changeable
Thesis - an idea you develop and maintain throughout an essay
General idea - an idea that is not tied to a particular detail
Specific idea - an idea that is tied to a particular detail
Supernatural - things that can’t be explained by the laws of nature
Common misconception
Introductions are the same as thesis statements.
An introduction includes a thesis statement. However, an introduction should include a more general statement about the text, as well as a more general statement about the given character or theme as well as the thesis.
To help you plan your year 8 english lesson on: Introductions to essays about Puck in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 8 english lesson on: Introductions to essays about 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'.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended