Planning an open letter using single paragraph outlines
I can plan a letter using single paragraph outlines with a focus on using credible statistics, direct address and figurative language.
Planning an open letter using single paragraph outlines
I can plan a letter using single paragraph outlines with a focus on using credible statistics, direct address and figurative language.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- An open letter is written to a particular person or group but published so that the public can read it.
- Using single paragraph outlines is a good way to plan each paragraph in an extended piece of writing.
- Single paragraph outlines include a topic and concluding sentence written in full, and supporting detail in note form.
- When planning a piece of extended writing, you should consider which methods are most appropriate to convey your ideas.
Keywords
Open letter - a letter written to a particular person or group but which is published in a newspaper or journal so the public can read it
Tenacious - to not give up easily
Credible - convincing, trustworthy, reliable
Figurative language - non-literal words and phrases which develop a writer's meaning
Meticulously - thoroughly, with attention to every detail
Common misconception
When writing an extended piece of fiction or non-fiction, you should include every single method you know.
Different texts are read for different reasons and by different audiences. It is your job, as the writer, to consider which are the best methods for your particular text. Just because you know how to use a method, doesn't mean you have to include it.
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To help you plan your year 10 english lesson on: Planning an open letter using single paragraph outlines, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
to not give up easily
convincing, trustworthy, reliable
thoroughly, with attention to every detail
Exit quiz
6 Questions
states a paragraph's main idea
ideas, methods and vocabulary you will use in your paragraph
final sentence of paragraph, often links to topic sentence