Pupil outcome: I can explain what happens in Chapter 3 of Animal Farm. Key learning points: - The pigs are the most intelligent animals on the farm. - Squealer uses rhetoric to control the less intelligent animals. - The pigs appear to...

Pupil outcome: I can describe the events of Chapter 1 and recognise emerging themes. Key learning points: - Mr Jones is the drunk and reckless owner of the farm. - Old Major is a well respected boar. He represents a challenge to...

Pupil outcome: I can understand what features are often found in successful speeches and why they are used. Key learning points: - A speech should have a clear purpose. - A speech may use techniques such as rhetorical questions or...

Pupil outcome: I can write the first half of a narrative climax scene in ’When The Sky Falls’, using a range of techniques to build tension and show fast-paced action. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when structure,...

Pupil outcome: I can prepare to take part in a debate. Key learning points: - Thorough preparation is important for a debate. - Preparing for a debate includes generating points for your side of the argument. - Points can be ordered from...

Pupil outcome: I can judge and score a debate. Key learning points: - A debate usually has a winning team. - The winning team in a debate can be decided by an audience vote, or a judge, or a panel of judges. - The judges award a score...

Pupil outcome: I can write the second half of a section of the build-up in ‘A Kind of Spark’, switching between a third person perspective and internal monologue. Key learning points: - We are writing about an event from the build-up,...

Pupil outcome: I can write the first half of a section of the build-up in ‘A Kind of Spark’, switching between a third person perspective and internal monologue. Key learning points: - We are writing about an event from the build-up,...

Pupil outcome: I can generate ideas for writing part of the climax of ‘When the Sky Falls’, including descriptive and emotional details. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is planned. - We need to generate ideas...

Pupil outcome: I can write a well-structure persuasive speech about supporting Victorian working class children. Key learning points: - Open a speech in a dynamic way to engage your audience. - Rhetorical devices should be used to...

Pupil outcome: I can identify and use a range of effective linguistic devices in an article. Key learning points: - When writing an article, you should use a range of literary devices to engage the reader. - Some examples of literary...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Rossetti uses language, form and structure to express her viewpoint. Key learning points: - The poem takes the form of a dramatic monologue. - It also uses many traditional ballad conventions. -...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform. Key learning points: - A written argument tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support. - The PEPS structure stands...

Pupil outcome: I can understand what makes a successful speech. Key learning points: - A speech is written for a specific audience in order to achieve its purpose. - Speeches can inform an audience about something they may not already...

Pupil outcome: I can explore how Shelley uses language, form and structure to express a powerful desire for someone else. Key learning points: - Shelley uses natural imagery to create an idyllic and idealised natural landscape. - Shelley...

Pupil outcome: I can compare how poets present different negative views of war. Key learning points: - Although not all poems describe the same wars, most poets are critical of war. - The poems explore the impact on soldiers, civilians...

Pupil outcome: I can understand how repetition can be used to engage an audience when delivering a speech. Key learning points: - A speaker can engage an audience through a variety of techniques, including repetition. - Martin Luther...

Learn phrases native English speakers use to be more confident and natural in English conversation. We'll show you example conversations and explain how you can take turns to have a confident and natural English...

In Part 2 of this series, four more common persuasive language devices are explained: using evidence, repetition, adjectives & adverbs and alliteration. Part 1 • Persuasive Langua... (emotive language, modal verbs, involving the reader...

In Part 1 of this series, four common persuasive language devices are explained: emotive language, modal verbs, involving the reader and asking rhetorical questions. Part 2 • Persuasive Langua... (using evidence, repetition, adjectives &...

Are you trying to figure out how to write a paragraph? Wondering how to use rhetorical questions in your essay?



In this video, I break down how to build your argument in your paragraph using rhetorical questions. Rhetorical...

In this video, I show you how to straighten your argument by acknowledging the counterclaim and defending it with a rebuttal. As you write an argumentative essay, it is important to acknowledge the argument of the opposing side. In your...

In this video, I'm going to teach you a step-by-step guide to writing a great essay. I have created a simple 8 step process to write an effective essay quickly. I will explain the process and model each step. This is a great video to...

Our second lesson tackles the finer details in written, verbal and visual non-fiction texts. Discover how non-fiction texts like news articles, speeches and documentaries use a variety of techniques to inform and persuade their...