Analysing an opinion article about protecting the greenbelt
I can explain how a writer uses personal experience, expert views and wider politics to support their opinions.
Analysing an opinion article about protecting the greenbelt
I can explain how a writer uses personal experience, expert views and wider politics to support their opinions.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- When you take a stand, you express your opinion forcefully.
- You can support your opinion by using personal experience to make your writing more relatable.
- Expert views will make your writing seem more knowledgeable.
- Referring to formal politics can add a sense of urgency to your writing,
Keywords
Architect - a person who designs new buildings and oversees how they are built
Brownfield site - an area of land in a town or city that was previously used for industry
Amenities - a building, piece of equipment, or service provided for people's comfort or enjoyment
Strengthen - to make something stronger or more effective
Credibility - the fact that someone or something can be believed or trusted
Common misconception
Students often think they need to be balanced in their writing and discuss both sides of a debate.
Teach the difference between opinion writing and argument writing.
Equipment
You need access to the 2023 Metropolis International edition of ‘Architects Journal. Building on the greenbelt will not solve the housing crisis’ by Kunle Barker.
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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