Year 11 - English
Using nominalised verbs and adjectives to write effective arguments
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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 write an effective argument, which meets an ambitious success criteria.
Key Notes
- Excellent writing will have a consistent tone of voice
- Excellent functional writing will include figurative language and use semantic fields, to extend imagery throughout
- Excellent writing will make use of structural devices for effect
- Excellent writing will have a focused viewpoint throughout
- Excellent writing will contain high-level spelling, punctuation and grammar, including nominalised sentences
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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 Mistakes To Avoid
- Students often believe that longer sentences are more sophisticated.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Excellent writing will have a consistent tone of voice. Excellent functional writing will include figurative language and use semantic fields, to extend imagery throughout.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'concise'
Being concise means giving information clearly in as few words as possible.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Students often believe that longer sentences are more sophisticated. Correction: Great writing needs to be concise. Students should be aiming for precision, rather than sophistication.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Considering openings, cohesion, and endings to structure an effective argument Study Guide
- 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 perspective, tone, and punctuation to craft a clear voice Study Guide
- Using shifts in focus and single paragraph outlines to plan descriptive writing Study Guide
- Using single paragraph outlines to plan an effective argument Study Guide
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