Being concise means giving information clearly in as few words as possible.

If something is abolished, it is banned or outlawed.

If someone expresses their disapprobation, they are expressing their displeasure or disapproval.

Somebody progressive would support a fairer, more equal or more advanced future.

Using nominalised verbs and adjectives to write effective arguments

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 figurative language, precise verbs and perspective to write with flair

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

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Nominalisation is the process of changing adjectives or verbs to << >>

How many verbs are in the following sentence? I am writing to you to request that you conduct thorough research into the issue.

Look at this sentence: The headteacher was inspired by a neighbouring school. What is the noun form of the verb 'inspired'?

Which of the following words can be substituted in for the word 'banned' in the following sentence: 'Driving under the influence of alcohol was banned ages ago'?

Establish the form, audience and purpose of the task.

Decide on the perspective you will write from.

Choose three reasons to support your viewpoint on the topic.

Create single paragraph outlines for each of your paragraphs.

Starting with the first, put the steps you must undertake before writing in order.

Which of the sentences contains a nominalised verb?

Identify the noun in the following sentence: The bright jacket hung on the door.

How many verbs are in the following sentence: I was in a state of extreme paranoia as I ran, panting down the road.

Which of the following are synonyms for, or shades of 'red'?

Which of the following words is a more provocative synonym for 'upset' in this sentence: I am upset that you are not taking this seriously.

I firmly believe that this issue needs addressing.

I think that this issue needs addressing.

In my opinion, this issue needs addressing.

Which of the following phrases is the most persuasive?

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

Using nominalised verbs and adjectives to write effective arguments

Lesson outcome

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This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.