Writing effective introductions and conclusions on 'Animal Farm'
I can write sophisticated introductions and conclusions about the theme of education in 'Animal Farm'.
Writing effective introductions and conclusions on 'Animal Farm'
I can write sophisticated introductions and conclusions about the theme of education in 'Animal Farm'.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Introductions and conclusions should follow a three part structure.
- An excellent introduction should start with a general statement about the text.
- An introduction should then have a more specific statement about the focus of the question, followed by a thesis.
- A conclusion should include an evaluation of the effectiveness of the text in exploring the writer's purpose.
Common misconception
I don't need to bother with a conclusion.
Who will be reading your response? Imagine them reading your final sentence, how do you want them to feel?
Keywords
Overarching - An argument which is overarching encompasses all the main ideas or themes of a text.
Thesis - An overarching argument or the main idea in a response.
Fable - A short story, usually including animals, that presents a moral message.
Timeless - Something that does not change as a result of time or fashion.
Noun Appositive - A noun phrase that extends another noun to add extra information.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
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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