Lesson overview:Examining thoughts, feelings and perspective
- In this lesson, we will complete the reading of our extract from 'Touching the Void' by Joe Simpson whilst considering the thoughts and feelings he presents. We will find out a little bit more about Joe Simpson and his companion Simon Yates so that we can establish the very particular perspective of this incident. Then, we will write our responses to the writer's attitude in the selected passage; this will allow us to draw together our learning. A model answer will be provided to assess progress.
- In this lesson, we will complete the reading of our extract from 'Touching the Void' by Joe Simpson whilst considering the thoughts and feelings he presents. We will find out a little bit more about Joe Simpson and his companion Simon Yates so that we can establish the very particular perspective of this incident. Then, we will write our responses to the writer's attitude in the selected passage; this will allow us to draw together our learning. A model answer will be provided to assess progress.
Non-Fiction texts and view point writing:
- Reading unseen non-fiction texts: Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Aron Ralston
- Examining thoughts and feelings: Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Aron Ralston
- Exploring the writer's perspective: Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Aron Ralston
- Close analysis of writer's methods: Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Aron Ralston
- Evaluative response: Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Aron Ralston
- Reading process: Non-fiction texts
- Examining thoughts, feelings and perspective
- Close analysis of language: Touching the Void - Joe Simpson
- Summarising ideas across two texts: Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Aron Ralston and Touching the Void - Joe Simpson
- Comparing writers' perspectives and methods
- Reading Unseen non-fiction texts: The Hawaiian Archipelago - Isabella Bird
- Analysis of language
- Alternative Perspectives: Hawaiian Archipelago - Isabella Bird
- Comparing texts: Form and function - Isabella Bird and Aron Ralston
- Personal response: Who has inspired you?
- Generating ideas: Stimulus extract
- Planning techniques: Logos, ethos and pathos
- Writing an effective introduction
- Creating an impact: Rhetorical devices and sequencing
- Writing an effective conclusion