Planning a well-structured response
I can use a single paragraph outline to plan and write a response to an extract.
Planning a well-structured response
I can use a single paragraph outline to plan and write a response to an extract.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Topic sentences must clearly reference the author and concisely summarise your ideas
- Quotes should be judiciously chosen from the breadth of the text and be analytically rich
- Closing sentences must clearly answer the original question
- Discourse markers can be used throughout paragraphs to organise and signpost your ideas
Common misconception
Planning is not essential for writing responses and doesn't need to be practiced.
How might planning be used as a more efficient way to practice writing responses? How can it help in preparing for a variety of responses?
Keywords
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Turbulent - If something is turbulent it is chaotic and unstable.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- 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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