Using punctuation accurately in dystopian descriptions
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a range of basic punctuation in my dystopian descriptions.
Key learning points
- Accurate puncutation helps make your writing clear
- Each piece of punctuation has a different purpose
- You should use each piece of punctuation accurately and for effect
- You should vary punctuation throughout your writing
Keywords
Obscure - if something is obscure, it is not clear
Defiance - if you are defiant, you boldly disobey
Relentless - if something is relentless, it is always intense or harsh
Paranoia - if you are paranoid, you have suspicions and mistrust other people
Common misconception
Students may overuse exclamation marks because they think it adds sophistication
Show pupils that exclamation marks are best used for dramatic effect
Teacher tip
Show pupils the effect of overusing a particular piece of punctuation and how it can obscure meaning too
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What punctuation should go at the end of a declarative sentence?
Q2.What punctuation should go at the end of an exclamatory sentence?
Q3.What punctuation should go at the end of an interrogative sentence?
Q4.Exclamatory sentences are usually ...
Q5.Why are exclamatory sentences usually simple sentences?
Q6.Match the sentence type to the example sentence.
We are watching you!
Was I being followed?
The cameras perched like sentinels on every corner.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Something that is relentless is ...
Q2.Match the punctuation type to purpose.
conveys intense emotion
poses a question
ends a declarative sentence
adds pause between items in a list or clauses in a sentence
shows belonging
Q3.Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
Q4.'Will we ever be free'. Which punctuation mark best fits the end of this sentence?
Q5.'Will we ever be free?' The question mark here reflects ...
Q6.'I have no privacy!' Which emotion is conveyed by the exclamation mark here?
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