Synthesis and Evaluation: Argumentation
Constructing well-reasoned arguments and evaluations based on textual evidence from unseen texts.
Key Questions
- Design a thesis statement that effectively addresses a comparative question.
- Justify the selection of specific textual evidence to support an argument.
- Critique common pitfalls in comparative essay writing, such as superficial comparisons.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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