‘A thesis-style introduction that demonstrates your understanding of the question can be a really helpful way of starting your answer. It shows that you are ‘in charge’ of your essay and that you know what you think. It can provide a strong foundation for the rest of the essay. Keep referring back to the introduction to create a coherent response.’ AQA examiner’s report 2022
Creating a thesis-style introduction is a challenge for many students but is essential in helping students to reach levels 4-6 in the mark scheme. I have produced a simple 3 point structure to help students quickly generate a thesis statement in timed exam conditions. There is an example of the 3 point structure being used and then students attempt to imitate the structure for 4 other exam-style questions.
Detailed lesson that guides students through annotating the key lines in Act 1 Scene 4. There is also a starter, comprehension questions, sample paragraph analysing the ‘stars hide your fires’ quotation and extended writing activities based on the scene with a modelled example.
Learning outcomes:
To understand a code for identifying language features in Shakespeare (word level, imagery, structure)
To Apply understanding by locating the language features in key quotations.
To evaluate the effect of the language features.
A lesson aimed at preparing students for an Eduqas Paper 2 Writing task on the topic of promoting healthy eating in schools. Includes a detailed paragraph plan to help give students ideas.
A planning sheet for transforming Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland into a narrative.
Provides a recommended 4 part narrative structure along with tips on punctuation, sentence types, vocabulary and literary techniques to include in the narrative.
I do have other power and conflict resources available:
Bundle
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-revision-11626301
Model answers:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-grade-9-model-essays-12213236
Revision cards:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-revision-cards-12107049
An ideal differentiated end of term activity after a series of lessons on writing interesting sentences or at the start of a term to test how much students know about sentences. There is a test on the second page.
It covers the following:
What is a sentence
Varying the subject of a sentence
Long and short sentences
Subordinate clauses
4 sentence types
Varying sentence starts
Active and passive voice