Writing about patriotism in Rupert Brooke’s ‘The Soldier’
I can plan and write a detailed written response to a question on how Brooke presents the concept of dying for one’s country in ‘The Soldier’.
Writing about patriotism in Rupert Brooke’s ‘The Soldier’
I can plan and write a detailed written response to a question on how Brooke presents the concept of dying for one’s country in ‘The Soldier’.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Thesis statements introduce the overarching argument.
- Topic sentences introduce the focus of the paragraph.
- Answers should consider writers' intentions and writers' use of language, form, and structure.
Common misconception
That an answer should include all of the interesting details about a text.
An answer should only include details that are relevant to the question.
Keywords
Idealised - Idealised means to regard or represent something as perfect or better than in reality.
Patriotic - Patriotic means having or expressing devotion to and support for one's country.
Exemplifying - Exemplifying means illustrating or clarifying by giving an example.
Conveys - Conveys means to express feelings, thoughts, or information to other people.
Utilises - Utilises means to make use of something.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Explains specific focus of paragraph.
Evidence that supports the argument.
Summary of paragraph with a clear focus on writer’s purpose.