Non Fiction Writing: Articles Scheme of Work

A 9 lesson scheme of work which I planned and taught to a middle ability Year 9 set this year in preparation for an end of year assessment where they were to write an article. It is a skills based scheme which has a range of focuses in terms of content but guides students through key skills from the GCSE mark scheme to write a strong article. All of the lessons are contained in the powerpoint and are clearly demarcated from one another. There are also clear opportunities for students to revisit and practise key skills from earlier in the scheme throughout.

Lesson Breakdown:

1. Researching a topic and Exploring arguments (the death penalty)
2. Crafting an engaging persuasive opening
3. Exploring the three strands of rhetoric - pathos, ethos and logos
4. Using ambitious vocabulary for persuasive writing
5. Creating Counterarguments/ Rebuttals
6. Adapting language and ideas to suit an audience
7. The features, format and layout of an article
8. Using a wide range of punctuation
9. Preparing for an assessment