A 9 lesson unit comprising of a 74 slide PowerPoint and 10 different worksheets exploring the topic of the AQA Language Discourses opinion article (Paper 2, Section B, Question 4).
Each lesson includes a starting discussion prompt which acts as a learning objective, detailed guidance on the skills and ideas listed below, a worksheet and activities, worked questions and exemplar responses, and a homework task. The following skills are covered:
– How to approach the question
– Developing an argument
– How to plan for and use theories, concepts and linguistic terminology
– Writing for a non-specialist audience
– Writing to position an audience or reader
– Consciously crafting an opinion piece using particular techniques
– Using relatable examples and anecdotes in the piece
– How to develop self-presentation as a writer using specific strategies
– Writing effective openings and endings
– How to evaluate and challenge viewpoints and arguments
The final lesson includes a full exemplar response to a question.
