Starter quiz
- What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
- to provide evidence and examples
- to conclude a paragraph
- to introduce the main idea in a paragraph ✓
- to be entertaining
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- Which of these definitions matches the word 'connotation'?
- to unpick a text in detail, considering a writer’s choice of language
- to provoke or bring out a feeling or emotion
- the feelings or words associated with a word ✓
- basic or not developed
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- What is the primary purpose of this article: "SPECIAL REPORT: Rats in their digs, jam sandwiches for lunch and playing in children's boots... inside the hidden world of women's football."?
- To explore the dietary habits of women footballers.
- To inform readers about the challenges faced by women footballers. ✓
- To discuss the historical development of women's football leagues.
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- Match the 'big idea' concept to the correct description.
- representation⇔The way individuals, groups or a subject is presented in a text. ✓
- values and attitudes⇔The feelings or judgements being expressed about the subject. ✓
- historical perspectives⇔Whether the text is historical or from the present day. ✓
- 'The women have to endure a "rudimentary" space to train.' What word type is the word "rudimentary" in this sentence?
- 'adjective' ✓
- Which one of the following would not be useful to consider when looking for keywords to analyse in a text?
- evokes a feeling or reaction from the reader or audience
- has the most number of syllables ✓
- creates an image or description
- conveys an attitude or perspective
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Exit quiz
- Match the parts of the single paragraph outline to the correct definitions.
- topic sentence⇔introduces the main ideas in your paragraph ✓
- supporting details⇔the information you gather from the text e.g. quotations and key words ✓
- concluding sentence⇔concludes the arguments or main ideas in your paragraph ✓
- Which word can be used to describe something that is very bad or deserving of condemnation?
- agreeable
- deplorable ✓
- connotation
- elite
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- Which of these words is not a conclusive discourse marker?
- ultimately
- therefore
- as a result
- initially ✓
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- Which one of the following success criteria does not belong in a topic sentence?
- include detailed language analysis ✓
- a declarative sentence
- include words from the question
- link to writer's purpose
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- Which one of the following words would not complete this sentence about effective embedded quotes? Embedded quotes should be ...
- short.
- relevant.
- precise.
- introduced separately. ✓
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- Select the statements that demonstrate you have used quotes judiciously.
- They are analytically rich and have interesting features to comment on. ✓
- They are chosen from the breadth of the text and offer a range. ✓
- They summarise your ideas concisely.
- They are well selected and illuminate your point. ✓
- The come from a small, specific part of the text.
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Key learning points
- Single paragraph outlines are a useful tool in the planning process.
- Topic sentences should include words from the question and link to writer’s purpose.
- Quotations need to be judiciously chosen and can be embedded into your response.
- Using conclusive discourse markers is an effective way to end your paragraph.
- Concluding sentences should link to your topic sentence and summarise your main ideas.
Common misconception
Planning isn't a useful step in the writing process and 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
Deplorable - something that is very bad or deserving of condemnation
Bleak - cold, bare or without any hope or encouragement
Judicious - well-selected or chosen using good judgement
Relevant - closely connected to or appropriate
Disparity - a noticeable and significant difference or inequality
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