Starter quiz
- Match the essay terms to their definitions.
- thesis⇔overarching argument supported by whole text ✓
- topic sentence⇔first sentence of a paragraph, stating its main idea ✓
- dramatic methods⇔the tools a playwright uses to create drama e.g. dialogue ✓
- concluding sentence⇔the final sentence of a paragraph, focusing on the writer's intention ✓
- J.B. Priestley is a playwright. When analysing his play 'An Inspector Calls', you will explore his dramatic methods. Which of the following are not dramatic methods?
- use of stage directions
- symbolism in the set and props
- explanation of characters' backstories ✓
- dialogue and interactions between characters
- analysis of language ✓
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- When writing an essay on 'An Inspector Calls', you will include topic sentences. What is true of topic sentences?
- They are the same as thesis statements.
- They explain the focus of an individual paragraph. ✓
- They should include main quotations.
- They should repeat your thesis.
- They should list the dramatic devices you will explore.
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- Before writing an essay on 'An Inspector Calls', you should create a plan. What is part of the planning process?
- writing topic sentences ✓
- annotating the essay question ✓
- writing a main body paragraph
- selecting your main quotations and your supporting quotations for each paragraph ✓
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- When writing an essay on 'An Inspector Calls', your quotations should ...
- come from just one act.
- come from one character monologue.
- come from just the dialogue.
- come from just the stage directions.
- come from across the play. ✓
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- Which statements about main quotations are false?
- They should be analysed in detail with reference to methods.
- They need to support your topic sentence.
- They should be embedded into sentences. ✓
- They should be linked to the writer's intention.
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Exit quiz
- Which definition best describes the word judiciously?
- to identify the circumstances, background, or setting in which a text is written
- incorporate evidence, like quotes, into sentences without disrupting the writing
- select and use quotes carefully and wisely to effectively support an essay ✓
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- Which elements below contribute to a successful essay?
- topic sentences and concluding sentences are focused on argument ✓
- interesting and clear thesis ✓
- quotes are always long and detailed
- always linking back to writer’s intention ✓
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- Match the different elements of an essay to their definition.
- topic sentence⇔states the paragraph’s main idea and links to overarching argument ✓
- main quotations⇔support your topic sentence and require analysis ✓
- supporting quotations⇔support your topic sentence but don’t need analysis ✓
- concluding sentence⇔the final sentence of a paragraph which links to your topic sentence ✓
- Which statements are true of supporting quotations?
- They should be analysed in detail with reference to methods.
- They can be embedded into sentences. ✓
- They don’t need to support your topic sentence.
- They don’t need to be analysed for methods. ✓
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- Complete the sentence: when writing an essay you should always aim to link back to the writer's ______
- language choices
- publication date
- intention ✓
- biographical information
- use of terminology
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- When using context in an essay you should ...
- ensure it's embeded throughout your answer. ✓
- include it in every paragraph.
- make sure it goes at the end of your paragraph.
- use isolated histroical facts.
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- A successful essay will have a clear overarching argument.
- References to the text should link to your topic sentence, and come from across the play.
- Select main quotations and supporting quotations to support your overarching argument.
- Main quotations should be analysed; supporting quotations don’t need to be analysed.
- Context should be embedded, relevant and can include a range of different types.
Common misconception
All quotations in an essay require analysis.
Some quotations are useful for supporting your argument but do not require detailed analysis. These should be embedded directly into pupils' sentences
Keywords
Topic sentence - the first sentence of a paragraph, which states the paragraph’s main idea
Thesis - the overarching argument to an essay, supported by the entire text
Context - the circumstances, background, or setting in which a story or text is written or read
Embed - to incorporate evidence, like quotes or context, into your sentences without disrupting the flow of writing
Judiciously - selecting and using quotes carefully and wisely to effectively support your analysis or argument
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