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Year 10
Edexcel

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.

New
New
Year 10
Edexcel

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.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. An open letter is written to a particular person or group but published so that the public can read it.
  2. Using single paragraph outlines is a good way to plan each paragraph in an extended piece of writing.
  3. Single paragraph outlines include a topic and concluding sentence written in full, and supporting detail in note form.
  4. When planning a piece of extended writing, you should consider which methods are most appropriate to convey your ideas.

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.

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

Consider how long your pupils need to complete the planning exercise in Learning Cycle 2. It is the longest and activity of the lesson. Work out the rest of the lesson's timings from there.
Teacher tip

Equipment

You need access to a copy of the model letter written by an Oak pupil. This can be found in the lesson's additional materials.

Content guidance

  • Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Supervision

Adult supervision required

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.
Match each word to its definition. (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)
Correct Answer:tenacious,to not give up easily

to not give up easily

Correct Answer:credible,convincing, trustworthy, reliable

convincing, trustworthy, reliable

Correct Answer:meticulously,thoroughly, with attention to every detail

thoroughly, with attention to every detail

Q2.
An is a letter written to a particular person or group but which is published in a newspaper or journal so the public can read it.
Correct Answer: open letter
Q3.
An open letter is an example of …? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)
fiction
autobiography
figurative language
Correct answer: non-fiction
analysis
Q4.
Which of the following are examples of direct address? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)
Correct answer: Keeley, well done!
When I read the news, I feel overwhelmed.
Correct answer: Imagine we have all the time in the world.
Correct answer: I will always be there for you.
Correct answer: I am your annoying little brother.
Q5.
Which of the following are examples of credible statistics? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)
87% of them thought it was true.
Correct answer: In 2020, 17% of guardians in England felt their child had too much homework.
In 99% of cases, dog owners are irresponsible.
Correct answer: Voter turnout was low in 2007, with only 53% of people in Scotland voting.
Q6.
Which of the following are examples of literal language? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)
Correct answer: Can you take me swimming this weekend?
Correct answer: You are a kind and considerate person.
You are the master of your own destiny.
Correct answer: The house was empty.
Correct answer: I read the news daily.

6 Questions

Q1.
Match each aspect of a single paragraph outline to its definition (Non-fiction: crime and punishment).
Correct Answer:topic sentence,states a paragraph's main idea

states a paragraph's main idea

Correct Answer:supporting detail ,ideas, methods and vocabulary you will use in your paragraph

ideas, methods and vocabulary you will use in your paragraph

Correct Answer:concluding sentence ,final sentence of paragraph, often links to topic sentence

final sentence of paragraph, often links to topic sentence

Q2.
Which aspects of a single paragraph outline are written in full? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)
Correct answer: topic sentence
supporting detail
Correct answer: concluding sentence
all aspects of a single paragraph outline
Q3.
Which of the sentences are examples of direct address? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)
Correct answer: Dear Keeley,
Almost a fifth of crashes in 2021 involved young drivers.
The house felt quiet and I felt a bit left behind.
My sister has just bought her first car.
Correct answer: You earned the money to buy your car meticulously.
Q4.
Which of the sentences is an example of figurative language? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)
Correct answer: You've unlocked a new level in this game called life.
Almost a fifth of crashes in 2021 involved young drivers.
Imagine I am there beside you when you are driving.
You earned the money to buy your car meticulously.
Q5.
Which sentence uses the word meticulous, or its forms, correctly? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)
I looked at all the meticulously data.
I cleaned my room quickly, haphazardly and meticulously.
I don't feel that meticulous today because I am full of energy.
Correct answer: I hate raisins so I meticulously picked them out of the cake.
Q6.
Which sentence uses the word tenacious, or its forms, correctly? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)
I saw some tenacity as I walked into the shop.
She stopped running, and I applauded her tenacious approach to the race.
My best quality is my tenaciotity – I never give up.
Correct answer: When it comes to homework, I am tenacious, only stopping when it is all done.

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