Considering openings, cohesion, and endings to structure an effective argument
I can use a range of structural devices to engage my reader from beginning to end.
Considering openings, cohesion, and endings to structure an effective argument
I can use a range of structural devices to engage my reader from beginning to end.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Viewpoint does not need to be established in the first sentence but should become apparent quickly
- Mirroring of start and ending is an effective way to create cohesion in writing
- Refer back to previous anecdotes, examples or ideas to connect paragraphs
Common misconception
Students may feel that their viewpoint needs to be established in the very first line or so.
Viewpoint can be alluded to in the first few lines and firmly established at the end of the first paragraph or section.
Keywords
Inebriated - Being inebriated means being drunk or intoxicated.
Self-gratifying - Self-gratification is the act of doing something you want or getting something you want.
Flout - To flout a rule is to openly disregard or disobey it.
Malefactor - A malefactor is a person who commits a crime or behaves immorally.
Deface - To deface something is to damage and spoil its appearance.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the model answer used for this lesson. It's available 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
reveal the topic, give your opinion
give the first reason for your opinion
give the second reason for your opinion
give the third reason for your opinion
restate your opinion and call your audience to action