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Model example
Refer to the poem ‘The Sea’.
“’The Sea’ is a poem about the power of nature.”
Is this statement true? Use evidence from the poem to support your point of view.
It is clear that ‘The Sea’ is a poem about the power of nature because Reeves describes the sea as dangerous and unpredictable. This can be seen through the adjectives “clashing” and “giant.” The adjective “giant” is repeated in the poem and makes the sea seem huge and mighty which might suggest that nature is immense and powerful. Furthermore, the adjective “clashing” sounds fierce and ferocious which implies that it is dangerous and threatening. The way in which Reeves shows the sea as dangerous could show that nature is powerful.
The topic sentence uses words from the statement to answer thequestion.
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 “implies” to indicate deeper thought is happening as the pupil explores the quotation in relation to the theme of ‘power’.
The additional connective “furthermore” shows a development of idea 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 Narrative Poetry Year 7 | Autumn Term 2