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GCSE Citizenship Writing Frame

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GCSE Citizenship Writing Frame

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🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To write structured citizenship responses using evidence

Success Criteria:

I can use appropriate sentence starters

I can include relevant case studies

I can reference UN facts and statistics

I can structure my argument clearly

1. Choose your citizenship topic:

Human Rights

Democracy and Voting

Justice System

Media and Society

Other: ___________________

📝 Writing Framework

2. Introduction - Choose your sentence starter:

Foundation Level:

• This essay will discuss ________________________________

• An important citizenship issue is _______________________

Higher Level:

• Contemporary society faces significant challenges regarding _______________

• The complex relationship between _____________ and _____________ demonstrates _____________

3. Main Argument - Develop your point:

Sentence starters:

• Evidence suggests that _______________________________

• Research indicates _________________________________

• Furthermore, ____________________________________

• However, critics argue that ___________________________

4. Case Study Evidence - Include specific examples:

Example starters:

• A relevant case study is ______________________________

• This can be seen in the example of _____________________

• The _____________ case demonstrates ___________________

5. UN Facts/Statistics - Support with data:

Statistical starters:

• According to UN data, _______________________________

• Statistics show that ________________________________

• The UN reports that ________________________________

🚀 Conclusion & Extension

6. Conclusion - Summarise your argument:

Foundation:

• In conclusion, ____________________________________

• Overall, _______________________________________

Higher:

• The evidence overwhelmingly suggests ____________________

• Whilst there are valid counterarguments, ___________________

7. Extension Activity (Higher Level):

Evaluate the effectiveness of current government policies on your chosen topic. Consider:

Short-term impacts

Long-term consequences

Alternative approaches

International comparisons

8. Peer Review Checklist:

Clear introduction and conclusion

Relevant case study included

UN facts/statistics referenced

Balanced argument presented

Appropriate citizenship vocabulary used

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