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Model example
Analysing Language:
How is Mr Zamora presented?
Mr Zamora shows two sides to his personality. He shows that he is cruel, unkind and uncaring when he punishes Datu by making him stand with his arms up for the whole lesson. We learn this when... But Mr Zamora can also be fascinating when he is talking to the pupils about his knowledge of lepidoptery as Ami describes him as “transfixing” when he is talking about the butterflies and even the boys are “listening intently” which suggests that they are fully engaged in what he has to say, despite his intimidating nature. Furthermore, Mr Zamora is extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic so he communicates well, which makes him an effective teacher.
The topic sentence uses words from the statement to answer the question.
The topic sentences includes three adjectives to summarise the pupil’s understanding of the character.
Quotations are embedded in the paragraph and used to prove the topic sentence.
Accurate and ambitious use
of vocabulary to show knowledge of the character.
because, but so is used to showincreasing levels of understanding and exploration of the character.
The additional connective “furthermore” shows a development of ideas and includes vocabulary which is relevant to the question.
The pupils demonstrates accurate spelling of ambitious vocabulary.
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 The Island at the End of Everything Year 7 | Term 2