Planning a written response on Edexcel’s Belonging anthology
I can use a multiple paragraph outline to plan a written response.
Planning a written response on Edexcel’s Belonging anthology
I can use a multiple paragraph outline to plan a written response.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The anthology poems all arguably consider feelings of belonging and the impact on the people who experience them.
- The poems that you choose to compare should both be linked to the focus and nuances of the question you are asked.
- It is useful to consider the similarities between poems and then consider any subtle differences between them.
- Concluding sentences should have a sharp focus on the writer's intention.
Keywords
Complement - when something supports something else or makes it more effective
Contrast - if one thing contrasts with another, it is very different from it
Intention - the reason or purpose behind a decision or action
Thesis - a central argument or main idea that a writer develops and supports in their work
Common misconception
You should always write about the poem you know best.
You should write about the two poems that form the best complementary pairing for the question.
To help you plan your year 10 english lesson on: Planning a written response on Edexcel’s Belonging anthology, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the Edexcel Belonging anthology for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
when something supports something else or makes it more effective
an obvious difference between two things
the reason or purpose behind a decision or action
outline argument of whole essay
outline arguments of each paragraph
key language, form, structure or contextual detail
summarise argument in each paragraph
conclusive summary of author's message