New
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Year 9

Creating layered language analysis

I can find the best words in a text to create a layered analysis.

New
New
Year 9

Creating layered language analysis

I can find the best words in a text to create a layered analysis.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Single words can provide an opportunity for rich analysis.
  2. To find the best words you should consider if they evoke a feeling, create a description or present a perspective.
  3. Layering your word analysis means saying a lot about a little.
  4. Considering word types, connotations, reader reaction and writer’s intention can help to create a layered analysis.

Common misconception

Evidence, or quotations, need to be long when used in an analytical paragraph or response.

If you select the right words, single words can provide an opportunity for rich analysis. Layering your comments means you can say a lot about a little!

Keywords

  • Analysis - to unpick and examine a text in detail, considering a writer’s choice of language and intention

  • Evoke - to provoke or bring out a feeling or emotion

  • Connotation - the feelings or words associated with a word

  • Rudimentary - basic or not developed

You may wish to consider some active reading strategies, like highlighting the text, whilst reading the article.
Teacher tip

Equipment

You need access to the article: "Rats in their digs, jam sandwiches for lunch and playing in children's boots... inside the hidden world of women's football", available from 'The Mail Online'.

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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6 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is an example of a non-fiction text?
a science fiction story set on a distant planet
Correct answer: a biography of a famous historical figure
a fantasy novel about magical creatures
a mystery novel featuring a detective
Q2.
Who is the intended audience for this persuasive article titled: "The Importance of Voting: Your Voice Matters"?
primary school teachers
senior citizens living in retirement communities
Correct answer: young adults eligible to vote in elections
travel bloggers documenting their adventures
Q3.
Which word beginning with 'f' refers to the type or style of a text e.g. speech or letter?
Correct Answer: form
Q4.
Which of the following answers best describe the term 'analysis' in an English lesson?
creating a story from imagination
Correct answer: evaluating and interpreting a text's meaning
memorising vocabulary words
Correct answer: considering a writer's language choices
writing a personal reflection on a topic
Q5.
Which answers would help you explore the idea of representation in a text?
Correct answer: the individuals or groups of people presented in a text
the feelings and judgements expressed in a text
Correct answer: the subject being explored and presented
the language devices chosen
Q6.
If you were considering the publication date of a text and how it informs the ideas expressed, you would be exploring ...
values and attitudes.
represention.
Correct answer: historical perspectives.

6 Questions

Q1.
Which word best completes this sentence: "women's football clubs have facilities"?
connotation
Correct answer: rudimentary
evoke
analysis
Q2.
Which of these words would not be considered a connotation of the word "rats"?
Correct answer: cleanliness
disease
dirt
poor conditions
Q3.
Here is a list of connotations: invisible, secretive, concealed. Pick the word which best matches these connotations.
rats
Correct answer: hidden
women
football
Q4.
Which of the following would be useful to consider when looking for keywords in a text?
has the most number of syllables
Correct answer: creates an image or description
Correct answer: evokes a feeling or reaction from the reader or audience
is the longest word in the text
Correct answer: conveys an attitude or perspective
Q5.
Which word beginning with 'e' can be described as: 'to provoke or bring out a feeling or emotion'?
Correct Answer: evoke
Q6.
"Inside the hidden world of women's football". In this sentence the word "hidden" is used, can you identify it's word type?
noun
adverb
Correct answer: adjective
verb