A noun that refers to a thing that does not exist as a material object and can’t be perceived by the senses.

A form of a verb that ends in '-ing' that can show continuous action.

Well-thought out and developed. When applied to writing it means our writing is elevated in some way.

A word that modifies a verb or adjective, usually ending in -ly.

Revising key strategies to write effective descriptions

English

Considering how Verne uses sentences in ‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’

Emulating how Verne uses sentences in ‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’

'The War of the Worlds': How punctuation and sentence structures create impact

Using punctuation to create specific effects in descriptive writing

Using semantic fields in a piece of creative writing

Using synonyms and expanded noun phrases to craft effective descriptions

Using sensory language to write effective descriptions

'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea': explaining a writer's structural choices

Refining descriptions with semantic fields, present participles, and semicolons

In 'Fiction: Science Fiction', pupils identify and comment on recurring images and symbolism in texts. In 'Fiction: Books that Changed my World', pupils explore multiple interpretations of an author's language choices.

In 'Fiction: Read Around the World', pupils identify and comment on a range of language devices in extracts from texts. In 'Fiction: Science Fiction Writing', pupils identify and comment on recurring images and symbolism in texts.

In this unit, pupls read extracts from three science fiction texts and analyse how writers use language for effect. They first look at how writers use sentences and punctuation, before looking at semantic fields, noun phrases and sensory language. Pupils use this to write thier own descriptions.

Fiction: science fiction writing

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Jun changed the opening to his story so it began: 'Running wildly, the residents of Greenford attempted to flee the tornado.' Which of the below does he use at the beginning?

represents a pause or something left unsaid

Match the pieces of sophisticated punctuation to their purpose.

What adjective is being described here: 'Well-thought-out and developed. When applied to writing it means our writing is elevated in some way.'

Andeep is writing a story about a storm. He wants to include a semantic field based on 'awe' in his writing. What words would be appropriate for this?

What is being described here: 'A group of words related in some way.'

What is being described here: 'An active process that enables us to spot and correct errors in written work.'

What is being described here: 'a form of a verb that ends in -ing that can show continuous action.'

What is being described here:  'The mood or feeling of a piece of writing.'

Revising key strategies to write effective descriptions

Lesson outcome

Content guidance