Year 11 - English
Using shifts in focus and single paragraph outlines to plan descriptive writing
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Unit Summary
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.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use single paragraph outlines to plan a written response.
Key Notes
- Consider using paragraphs to zoom in and out of key details, in your description
- Imagery can be used to link your paragraphs, including semantic fields.
- A shift in tone at the end of your description can be used to leave the reader with a sense of foreboding
Vocabulary To Learn
- Adorn: To adorn something means to make it more beautiful or attractive.
- Hue: The hue of an object is its shade or colour.
- Plush: Plush means luxurious and expensive. When applied to fabrics specifically, plush can also mean soft.
- Lurid: If something is lurid, it is unpleasantly bright in colour.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Students think that the more items within a scene they can describe, the better the description.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Consider using paragraphs to zoom in and out of key details, in your description. Imagery can be used to link your paragraphs, including semantic fields.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Adorn'
To adorn something means to make it more beautiful or attractive.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Students think that the more items within a scene they can describe, the better the description. Correction: Ask them to consider how they can create atmosphere by limiting their focus to 3-4 focal points in the setting and using figurative language.
More Lessons In This Unit
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- Using description and figurative language to enhance narrative writing Study Guide
- Using emotion-led plot and detailed description to write an excellent narrative Study Guide
- Using figurative language, precise verbs and perspective to write with flair Study Guide
- Using language and tone to present opinions with flair Study Guide
- Using language techniques and precise vocabulary to write excellent descriptions Study Guide
- Using nominalised verbs and adjectives to write effective arguments Study Guide
- Using perspective, tone, and punctuation to craft a clear voice Study Guide
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