Developing explanations in analytical writing about Akala's 'The Dark Lady'
I can develop my explanations in order to effectively put my ideas about Akala's 'The Dark Lady' across to the reader.
Developing explanations in analytical writing about Akala's 'The Dark Lady'
I can develop my explanations in order to effectively put my ideas about Akala's 'The Dark Lady' across to the reader.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Good analytical paragraphs begin with a clear topic sentence, supported by a range of evidence.
- Good analytical paragraphs mention what method the writer is using.
- Good analytical paragraphs are cohesive – discourse markers are used to link ideas together.
- Comment on the effects of specific language devices to develop your analysis in detail.
Keywords
Inference - a guess that you make or an opinion that you form based on the information that you have
Connotation - a feeling or idea that is suggested by a word in addition to its basic meaning
Topic sentence - a sentence that explains the main focus or idea of a paragraph
Personification - where a non-human object or thing is given human characteristics
Simile - a rhetorical device used to compare two things using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’
Common misconception
That the reader will automatically be able to follow your train of thought.
We all have different connotations from words; you need to clearly explain how you have reached your idea in order for the reader to be able to understand your argument.
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2021 Hodder Children’s Book edition of ‘The Dark Lady’ by Akala for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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