English > Key Stage 3 > Unit 3 Influence and Argument

Influence and Argument

Key Framework Objectives

R10 Analyse the overall structure of a text to identify how key ideas are developed e.g. through the organisation of the content and the patterns of language used.
S2 explore the impact of a variety of sentence structures
S3 to make good use of the full range of punctuation including colons and semi-colons.
WR14 Develop and signpost arguments in ways that make the logic clear to the reader
S&L7 Listen for a specific purpose, paying sustained attention and selecting for comment or question that which is relevant to the agreed focus.

Key Skills: Reading

Key Skills: Writing

Deduce, infer or interpret information.
Identify and comment on the structure and organisation of texts.

Organise and present whole texts effectively.
Construct paragraphs and use some cohesion within paragraphs.
Vary sentences for clarity, purpose and effect.

Learning Outcomes - All students should be able to:

understand body language can influence an audience
identify key images and words used to influence the reader
identify the use of some rhetorical devices e.g. ‘you’, lists of three
write a persuasive text employing a range of rhetorical devices

Homework areas for this unit will include the following:

weekly spelling/vocabulary test
recognising and using adjectives
basic commas
rules of speech punctuation
reading for understanding
explore a range of ‘hooking’ techniques used in a story opening
comment on specific techniques used in a given short story