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Planning an analytical response

I can effectively use a single paragraph outline to plan an analytical response.

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Key learning points

  1. Single paragraph outlines are a useful tool in the planning process.
  2. Topic sentences should include words from the question and link to writer’s purpose.
  3. Quotations need to be judiciously chosen and can be embedded into your response.
  4. Using conclusive discourse markers is an effective way to end your paragraph.
  5. Concluding sentences should link to your topic sentence and summarise your main ideas.

Keywords

  • Deplorable - something that is very bad or deserving of condemnation

  • Bleak - cold, bare or without any hope or encouragement

  • Judicious - well-selected or chosen using good judgement

  • Relevant - closely connected to or appropriate

  • Disparity - a noticeable and significant difference or inequality

Common misconception

Planning isn't a useful step in the writing process and it takes too long.

How might planning help to organise our thoughts into a coherent response? How can planning improve the efficiency of the writing process?

You may wish to develop this lesson and give pupils time to write up their paragraphs in full, using their plans.
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.
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
to provide evidence and examples
to conclude a paragraph
Correct answer: to introduce the main idea in a paragraph
to be entertaining
Q2.
Which of these definitions matches the word 'connotation'?
to unpick a text in detail, considering a writer’s choice of language
to provoke or bring out a feeling or emotion
Correct answer: the feelings or words associated with a word
basic or not developed
Q3.
What is the primary purpose of this article: "SPECIAL REPORT: Rats in their digs, jam sandwiches for lunch and playing in children's boots... inside the hidden world of women's football."?
To explore the dietary habits of women footballers.
Correct answer: To inform readers about the challenges faced by women footballers.
To discuss the historical development of women's football leagues.
Q4.
Match the 'big idea' concept to the correct description.
Correct Answer:representation,The way individuals, groups or a subject is presented in a text.

The way individuals, groups or a subject is presented in a text.

Correct Answer:values and attitudes,The feelings or judgements being expressed about the subject.

The feelings or judgements being expressed about the subject.

Correct Answer:historical perspectives,Whether the text is historical or from the present day.

Whether the text is historical or from the present day.

Q5.
'The women have to endure a "rudimentary" space to train.' What word type is the word "rudimentary" in this sentence?
Correct Answer: adjective, an adjective
Q6.
Which one of the following would not be useful to consider when looking for keywords to analyse in a text?
evokes a feeling or reaction from the reader or audience
Correct answer: has the most number of syllables
creates an image or description
conveys an attitude or perspective

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the parts of the single paragraph outline to the correct definitions.
Correct Answer:topic sentence,introduces the main ideas in your paragraph

introduces the main ideas in your paragraph

Correct Answer:supporting details,the information you gather from the text e.g. quotations and key words

the information you gather from the text e.g. quotations and key words

Correct Answer:concluding sentence,concludes the arguments or main ideas in your paragraph

concludes the arguments or main ideas in your paragraph

Q2.
Which word can be used to describe something that is very bad or deserving of condemnation?
agreeable
Correct answer: deplorable
connotation
elite
Q3.
Which of these words is not a conclusive discourse marker?
ultimately
therefore
as a result
Correct answer: initially
Q4.
Which one of the following success criteria does not belong in a topic sentence?
Correct answer: include detailed language analysis
a declarative sentence
include words from the question
link to writer's purpose
Q5.
Which one of the following words would not complete this sentence about effective embedded quotes? Embedded quotes should be ...
short.
relevant.
precise.
Correct answer: introduced separately.
Q6.
Select the statements that demonstrate you have used quotes judiciously.
Correct answer: They are analytically rich and have interesting features to comment on.
Correct answer: They are chosen from the breadth of the text and offer a range.
They summarise your ideas concisely.
Correct answer: They are well selected and illuminate your point.
The come from a small, specific part of the text.