Revision involves looking at something again to commit it to memory or improve upon it.

If something never changes or ends it can be described as perpetual.

If a person shows no mercy they can be described as ruthless.

If a place is bustling then it is full of activity.

Revising sentence and punctuation types for a dystopian description

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Understanding dystopias

Using accurate sentences to describe dystopian settings

Using compound sentences to describe dystopian settings

Using complex sentences to describe dystopian settings

Creating atmosphere in dystopian descriptions

Using similes to create atmosphere in dystopian descriptions

Using a range of sentence types to describe dystopian settings

Using punctuation accurately in dystopian descriptions

Using sophisticated punctuation in dystopian descriptions

Describing a setting to reflect dystopian themes

Using semantic fields to create a clear tone in dystopian writing

Planning a description of a dystopian setting

Writing a description of a dystopian setting

Using vivid imagery to describe dystopian settings

Using feedback to improve dystopian descriptions

In 'Dystopian Settings', pupils use figurative language to create their own dystopian settings. In 'A Monster Within', pupils explore how authors use Gothic settings to create mystery and atmosphere. 

In 'The Twisted Tree', pupils explore Gothic imagery in a contemporary text. In 'Dystopian Settings', pupils use their own dark imagery to write their own descriptive pieces.

In this unit, pupils learn to write atmospheric dystopian settings. They first review and deepen their understanding of sentence types, before looking at how to use figurative language and sophisticated punctuation to enhance their descriptions. They finally plan and write a dystopian setting.

Dystopian settings: descriptive writing

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

If something never changes or ends, it can be described as... 

conveys facts, explanations or information.

Match these sentence types to their definitions.

Adds a pause between items in a list or in a sentence

Match these punctuation points to their purpose.

Their clothes were ragged, dirty and worn.

Which of the below is an example of a declarative sentence?

The first clause is subordinate to the main clause.

'As she gazed up at the toxic sky, her thoughts returned to the time before the revolution.' How do you know this is a complex sentence?

To go over information we missed first time around.

Which of the below is NOT a reason why we revise?

Looking at key knowledge for a second time - to spot gaps and reinforce our knowledge - is known as... 

This punctuation mark usually precedes a list.

If a sentence ends in a question mark, it is an... 

A combination of a main clause and a subordinate clause.

Two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

Match these sentence types to their definition

What is the definition of the word 'bustling'? Here it is used in a sentence: 'The market was a bustling mass of shoppers'.

If someone is 'ruthless' they can be described as without... 

Revising sentence and punctuation types for a dystopian description

Lesson outcome

Content guidance