Using single paragraph outlines to plan an effective argument
I can use single paragraph outlines to plan a written response.
Using single paragraph outlines to plan an effective argument
I can use single paragraph outlines to plan a written response.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Open writing with a hook - this could be anecdotes or rhetorical questions
- Ensure viewpoint, purpose and audience is established early on
- Have at least three clear points that you will address, each supported with rhetorical devices
- Ensure that you have a clear closing - it could reference the opening of the text
Common misconception
Students believe that the topic sentence has to be a straight-forward statement of opinion.
The topic sentence, like any other part of their writing, can be written creatively, forcing the reader to infer the writer's opinion.
Keywords
Vexation - If you are vexed, you are extremely angry and annoyed.
Extortionate - If something is extortionate, it is incredibly expensive.
Fleeting - If an emotion is fleeting, it doesn’t last very long.
Finesse - If you finesse something, you do it cleverly and skilfully.
Zeal - If you show zeal, you are showing great enthusiasm and energy.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the model answer used for this lesson. You will find this in the additional materials.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
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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Starter quiz
6 Questions
concentrating on small detail before the bigger picture
changing your attention from one topic to another
reflecting ideas from the beginning of the text, at the end
carrying a comparison of 2 similar things throughout a text
isolating one sentence from the rest of the text for effect
Exit quiz
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