Using language and tone to present opinions with flair
I can understand how to write with flair and apply a success criteria to a model answer.
Using language and tone to present opinions with flair
I can understand how to write with flair and apply a success criteria to a model answer.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Excellent writing will have a consistent tone of voice.
- Excellent functional writing will include figurative language and extend imagery throughout.
- Excellent writing will make use of structural devices for effect.
- Excellent writing will have a focused viewpoint throughout.
- Excellent writing will contain high-level spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Keywords
Defy - If you defy someone, you disobey them.
Jockeying - Jockeying means competing for power.
Meagre - If you have meagre amounts of something, you don’t have very much of it.
Loathsome - Someone loathsome would cause you great disgust or hatred.
Implore - To implore someone means persuading them to do something in a very determined and emotional way.
Common misconception
Pupils often think that they should present a balanced view in opinion-based writing.
It is much more convincing and persuasive to only present one side of the argument.
To help you plan your year 11 english lesson on: Using language and tone to present opinions with flair, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 11 english lesson on: Using language and tone to present opinions with flair, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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 a model answer for this lesson which can be found in the additional materials.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
the concept or idea that you are writing about
the kind or style of writing you are undertaking
the person/people who will be reading your writing
the reason why you are writing
a question asked to make a point, rather than get an answer
repeating words or phrases for effect
telling a personal story to illustrate an idea or argument
where the writer speaks directly to their reader/audience
language which elicits an emotional response from the reader
repetition of the same consonant at the beginning of words