Page 52 - Knowledge Organiser Yr7 24-25

Knowledge Base: English The Hound of the Baskervilles Model Answer Year 7 | Summer Term 2
Model example
Analysing Language:
How does Arthur Conan Doyle present the relationship between Sherlock Holms and Dr Watson?
The playwright presents the relationship between Holmes and Watson as a complex mix of mutual respect and friendly competition. There is clear admiration from Holmes, which can be seen when he states, “you excel yourself” and “a constant source of stimulation to me” which implies respect for Watson’s abilities. But, this is ruined by his later remark, “your mistakes...guided me towards the truth” however it can also be read as a playful jab. Holmes might be using this opportunity to playfully test Watson and encourage him to keep thinking. Watson craves Holmes’ approval, which is shown by his delight at the rare praise “Clearly delighted” and his disappointment when his deductions are thought to be mostly wrong “But that was all?”. This suggests a student-teacher relationship, so Watson aspires to learn from the brilliant Holmes. Furthermore, the audience might feel sympathetic for Watson’s eagerness to please and his disappointment at not meeting Holmes’ expectations.
The topic sentence uses words from the statement to answer the question.
Accurate and correct use of literary terminology.
The additional connective “furthermore” shows a development of ideas and includes vocabulary which is relevant to the question.
Quotations are used to prove the topic sentence.
Uses analytical verbs “suggest,” “implies” and shows” to find meanings in the quotations.
The end sentence of both paragraphs links back to the topic sentence which answers thequestion 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.
52