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Knowledge Base: English Villains – Non Fiction Writing Example Year 7 | Summer Term 1
Model example
The Ever-Present Eye: Why Sauron Reigns Supreme
Being a person who devours fantasy epics, I can tell you with certainty: Sauron, the Dark Lord of Mordor, casts a long shadow. The subject matter of villains might be vast, but Sauron beats all other power- hungry tyrant. We all know those, right? World leaders, fantasy villains and English teachers. Sauron’s on another level, seeking to immortally reign over the eternity of the known world.
Imagine a world bathed not in sunlight, but in the oppressive glow of Sauron’s all-seeing eye. Watching you as you try to undo his grasp on power, slay his minions or even just eating your breakfast. If we allow this unchecked ambition to fester, what doom awaits us? A world choked by fear, individuality extinguished, and free will a distant memory. We must all act now! Take up arms and chase down anyone who wears too much fancy jewellery just in case. Question their motives, demand transparency. Sauron may be a fictional villain, but the dangers he embodies are chillingly real. By understanding the depths of his evil, we can safeguard the light of our modern world.
Use of verbs to prove
how interested in the subject matter the pupil is.
Use of heading to set the tone of the essay.
Use of rhetorical questions to create a sense of unity with the audience.
Use of phrases like “oppressive” and “allseeing” to create a sense of dread.
Use of rule of three to present the bleak nature of power.
Use of verbs “choked” and “extinguished” to demonstrate the total control of Sauron.
Writing from a point of view: Some useful sentence starters
Me: How does the subject matter impact you?
The other day I was...
I still remember the time... Being a person who...
You: How will this impact members of your audience ?
We all know...
You’ve obviously had this happen to you... You’ll have seen...
Us: How will this impact the whole of the UK/World/Humanity/Civilisation?
We must all...
It would be so simple...
We can’t just stand around and wait...
You: What can your audience do to help with this issue and when do they need to do it ?
After all this I’ll...
Having considered all this, I’ll change my ways... Despite all this I won’t
Me: How will you change your day to day after considering all this? How will it impact you going forward?
After all this I’ll...
Having considered all this, I’ll change my ways... Despite all this I won’t
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