Starter quiz
- What is a thesis statement?
- The first sentence of a paragraph. It states the paragraph’s main idea.
- Overarching argument, supported by the whole text. ✓
- The final sentence of a paragraph. It concludes the paragraph’s main idea.
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- At the end of 'Small Island' Queenie's baby becomes a symbol of...
- 'hope' ✓
- Which character from 'Small Island' is most hopeful about the promise the 'Mother Country' will hold?
- Gilbert ✓
- Michael
- Elwood
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- What is the meaning of the word 'characterisation'?
- Refers to the specific techniques used in plays to create theatrical effects.
- The skill in using theatrical techniques to write and produce plays.
- The process of creating and developing a fictional identity in a text. ✓
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- Match the characters from 'Small Island' to the quotes they say.
- Gilbert⇔"England is where the future lies" ✓
- Celia⇔"In England I will have a big house with a bell on the front door" ✓
- Hortense⇔"I will be a teacher, greeted with manners and respect" ✓
- Complete the following quotation from the the final scene of 'Small Island': "The lights fade down until there is only a ______ on this baby"
- 'spotlight' ✓
Exit quiz
- What are the key words in the following question: How does Edmundson explore the theme of identity in ‘Small Island’?
- How ✓
- Edmunson ✓
- explore
- theme
- identity ✓
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- Match each section of the planning grid to its purpose.
- thesis⇔Overarching argument, supported by the whole text. ✓
- topic sentence⇔The first sentence of a paragraph; the paragraph's main idea. ✓
- supporting detail⇔References to the text which support your topic sentence. ✓
- concluding sentence⇔The final sentence of a paragraph; concludes the paragraph’s ideas. ✓
- conclusion⇔Sums up your essay’s overall thesis. ✓
- What does a successful topic sentence include?
- a clear focus ✓
- links to the question ✓
- language analysis
- links to the writer's intention ✓
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- What is not true of supporting details when planning your response?
- they should be written in full sentences ✓
- you can include main and supporting quotations
- you should identify methods
- they should be in a logical sequence
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- How many parts are there to an effective introduction?
- 2
- 3 ✓
- 4
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- ______ is the skill in using theatrical techniques to write and produce plays. This includes things like setting and lighting.
- 'stagecraft' ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- You need to include an introduction and thesis statement about the writer's intention.
- Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence, also based on the writer's intention.
- Form is important - we need to consider stagecraft and the ways in which the novel was adapted.
- Comment on a range of methods, including characterisation and setting.
- Planning is an important part of the writing process.
Common misconception
Many students often think that planning isn't a useful step in the writing process and that it takes too long.
How might planning help to organise our thoughts into a coherent response? How can planning improve the efficiency of the writing process?
Keywords
Thesis - The overarching argument to an essay, supported by the entire text.
Characterisation - The process of creating and developing characters. This can be through dialogue and physical description.
Logical - In essays, this means your points will be well sequenced.
Stagecraft - Using theatrical techniques to write and produce plays. This includes things like setting and lighting.
Dramatic techniques - Refers to the specific techniques used in plays to create theatrical effects e.g direct address.
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