Introductions and conclusions in a 'Small Island' essay
I can use a three part structure to create an effective introduction and conclusion.
Introductions and conclusions in a 'Small Island' essay
I can use a three part structure to create an effective introduction and conclusion.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- An introduction and conclusion should follow a three part structure.
- An excellent introduction should start with a general statement about the text.
- An introduction should then have a more specific statement about the focus of the question, followed by a thesis.
- A thesis statement should include a clear, overarching argument referring to the writer's purpose.
- A conclusion should summarise, evaluate and consider the timeless nature of the text.
Common misconception
Introductions and conclusions aren't important.
An effective introduction means you can impress your reader from the outset and clearly layout your overarching argument for your essay.
Keywords
Thesis - the overarching argument to an essay, supported by the entire text
Overarching - an argument which is overarching encompasses all the main ideas or themes of a text
Timeless - something that does not change as a result of time or fashion
Universal - an adjective used to describe a text which, regardless of time period or circumstance, audiences can relate to
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the play 'Small Island' written by Andrea Levy and adapted for the stage by Helen Edmundson
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
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
overarching argument to an essay, supported by whole text
states the paragraph's main idea
quotations which require analysis
quotation which does not require analysis
comes to a conclusion about the paragraph's main idea