Syntax is the grammatical structuring of words in a specific order to make a sentence.

A sentinel is a guard who keeps watch over something.

Somebody stoic can endure pain or hardship without showing their true emotions.

A metropolis is a large or significant city.

Using figurative language, precise verbs and perspective to write with flair

English

Using language and tone to present opinions with flair

Using perspective, tone, and punctuation to craft a clear voice

Considering openings, cohesion, and endings to structure an effective argument

Using single paragraph outlines to plan an effective argument

Using nominalised verbs and adjectives to write effective arguments

Using shifts in focus and single paragraph outlines to plan descriptive writing

Using language techniques and precise vocabulary to write excellent descriptions

Using description and figurative language to enhance narrative writing

Using emotion-led plot and detailed description to write an excellent narrative

In 'Fiction: Inner Musings', pupils develop narrative writing skills. In 'Writing Masters', pupils experiment using language and structure to write interesting and creative texts.

In this unit, pupils refine proficiency and flair as writers. Across fiction and non-fiction writing forms, they develop techniques that give them greater depth and flair in their writing. At the end of the unit, they write a narrative informed by emotion-led plot and detailed descriptions.

Writing masters

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

strategically choose focal points in description

use the most sophisticated language possible

use figurative language to create vivid imagery

Which of the following might you do to add flair to your description?

Which of the following are examples of figurative language?

Which of the following words best describes a traditional cottage?

You are describing a freezing winter forest where the ground is solid with frost and the air bites at your skin. Which word best describes how cold it feels?

A narrative is an example of which kind of writing?

a narrative can be written in first person whereas a description cannot

a narrative has a plot whereas a description does not

a narrative contains characters whereas a description does not

The difference between a narrative and a description is...

Atmosphere is the tone or {{ }} of a setting.

language that is meaningful, but not literally true

Choose the most appropriate response. Figurative language is...

a group of words that all sound phonetically similar

a group of images that all share similar themes

a group of words that all share the same connotations

a group of words that all begin with the same letter

Starter Quiz