BIG IDEA
Understand the idea before memorising a rule.
Essay planning is part of writing. At Grade 7, the goal is to connect this topic to a clear method, relevant evidence and a final check. You will apply that idea to a real writing question at this grade level.
YOU WILL LEARN TO
- Explain the key ideas in essay planning using accurate english vocabulary.
- Apply a reliable method to a new essay planning task.
- Check the result and explain why the evidence supports it.
METHOD
A reliable three-step approach
- 1
Read the complete text or sentence before deciding.
- 2
Point to the word, structure or quotation that supports the idea.
- 3
Explain the effect clearly and edit the final response.
WORKED EXAMPLE
During a peer-teaching task for Grade 7, which revision makes this sentence more vivid: “The dog ran”?
Model response
The correct answer is The muddy terrier sprinted across the field.. Specific nouns, a strong verb and a clear setting create a vivid sentence.
KNOWLEDGE CHECK