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Year 11
Edexcel

Using nominalised verbs and adjectives to write effective arguments

I can write an effective argument, which meets an ambitious success criteria.

New
New
Year 11
Edexcel

Using nominalised verbs and adjectives to write effective arguments

I can write an effective argument, which meets an ambitious success criteria.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Excellent writing will have a consistent tone of voice
  2. Excellent functional writing will include figurative language and use semantic fields, to extend imagery throughout
  3. Excellent writing will make use of structural devices for effect
  4. Excellent writing will have a focused viewpoint throughout
  5. Excellent writing will contain high-level spelling, punctuation and grammar, including nominalised sentences

Keywords

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

  • Abolished - If something is abolished, it is banned or outlawed.

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

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

Common misconception

Students often believe that longer sentences are more sophisticated.

Great writing needs to be concise. Students should be aiming for precision, rather than sophistication.

Before setting students off to complete task A in learning cycle 1, see whether students know the noun form of the adjectives and verbs. If not, give these to them so that they can complete the task more confidently and efficiently.
Teacher tip

Equipment

A dictionary is required for this lesson if the internet is not available.

Content guidance

  • Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is a verb?
Correct answer: be
table
Correct answer: smirking
candle
Correct answer: consult
Q2.
Identify the noun in the following sentence: The bright jacket hung on the door.
bright
Correct answer: jacket
hung
on
Q3.
How many verbs are in the following sentence: I was in a state of extreme paranoia as I ran, panting down the road.
one
two
Correct answer: three
four
Q4.
Which of the following are synonyms for, or shades of 'red'?
cerulean
Correct answer: scarlet
Correct answer: vermillion
Correct answer: maroon
cyan
Q5.
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.
disheartened
Correct answer: disappointed
outraged
bothered
sad
Q6.
Which of the following phrases is the most persuasive?
I firmly believe that this issue needs addressing.
I think that this issue needs addressing.
Correct answer: This issue needs addressing.
In my opinion, this issue needs addressing.

6 Questions

Q1.
Nominalisation is the process of changing adjectives or verbs to << >>
Correct Answer: nouns., nouns, noun, Nouns.
Q2.
How many verbs are in the following sentence? I am writing to you to request that you conduct thorough research into the issue.
one
two
three
Correct answer: four
five
Q3.
Look at this sentence: The headteacher was inspired by a neighbouring school. What is the noun form of the verb 'inspired'?
inspire
inspirational
Correct answer: inspiration
inspirit
Q4.
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'?
adorned
attoned
Correct answer: abolished
attended
Q5.
Starting with the first, put the steps you must undertake before writing in order.
1 - Establish the form, audience and purpose of the task.
2 - Decide on the perspective you will write from.
3 - Choose three reasons to support your viewpoint on the topic.
4 - Create single paragraph outlines for each of your paragraphs.
Q6.
Which of the sentences contains a nominalised verb?
The company had been inspired.
Correct answer: The company's inspiration was evident.
The company was inspirational.
The company's aim was to inspire.