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Model example
Refer to page 23 of Chapter 1:
“Britain is in a desperate state.”
Is this statement true? Use evidence from the text to support your point of view.
It is clear that Britain is in a desperate state because Morpurgo shows the nation has been destroyed. This can be seen through the use of the nouns “ruin” and “desolation.” The noun “ruin” suggests things are not as they once were and that the country has been left in a desperate state since the death of the King. Furthermore, the noun “desolation” suggests images of a bleak wasteland which could imply that there is nothing positive left in the country so Britain is in a desperate state.
The topic sentence uses words from the statement to answer the question.
Use of causal connective “because” to extend and justify an initial point.
Quotations are intentionally short and have deliberately been selected to answer the question.
Accurate and correct use of literary terminology.
Uses analytical verb “suggests” to indicate deeper thought is happening as the pupil explores the quotation in relation to the theme of ‘desperate state’.
The additional connective “furthermore” shows a development of ideas and includes vocabulary which is relevant to the question.
The end sentence refers back to the topic sentence. It analyses word choices and concludes the pupil’s point.
Critical Writing: Some useful sentence starters
Writing a topic sentence Use words and phrases from the question or task to write your topic sentence. Remember to write using full sentences.
Introducing evidence
This can be seen...
We learn this when... This is demonstrated by...
Making inferences
implies suggests shows
Extending and justifying points
furthermore... because... but...
so...
Writing an end sentence
The end sentence should refer back to the topic sentence of your answer. You should include similar vocabulary to ensure that you conclude your point.
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Knowledge Base: English Arthur and The Knights of the Round Table Year 7 | Autumn Term 1