'Orbital' — Lesson 13: How to Brainstorm an Analytical Response

An editable VCE English and EAL lesson guiding students through the process of brainstorming and planning an analytical response to Orbital.

Students identify key words, define important terms and test the assumptions within an essay topic. They brainstorm possible positions, select and group evidence, transform examples into supporting arguments and write a one-sentence contention that reflects the direction of the complete response.

The lesson provides explicit, carefully sequenced preparation for VCE English and EAL analytical writing.

Includes:

• Editable PowerPoint lesson slideshow
• Editable student worksheet
• Detailed sample answers

This resource is Lesson 13 of the complete 14-lesson Orbital unit but can also be purchased and taught independently.

The novel is not included. This is a digital product supplied as a downloadable ZIP file. Available with an Individual Teacher Licence or Faculty Licence — One Campus.