Year 7 - English
Using complex sentences to describe dystopian settings
Dystopian settings: descriptive writing
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Unit Summary
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.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use interesting complex sentences to describe dystopian settings.
Key Notes
- A subordinate clause must be combined with a main clause, for the sentence to make sense
- A complex sentence combines a main clause and a subordinate clause
- A subordinate clause can be placed at the beginning, middle or end of the sentence
- The placement of the subordinate clause in the sentence can change its precise effect
- Complex sentences should be used alongside simple and compound sentences, to create an interesting and varied paragraph
Vocabulary To Learn
- Subordinate clause: A clause that does not make sense on its own.
- Complex sentence: A sentence that combines a main clause and a subordinate clause.
- Fearful: if you are fearful, you are afraid or anxious.
- Dilapidated: in a state of ruin because of neglect.
- Smog: fog made more intense due to pollution.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Students may think that complex sentences are superior to other sentences.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
A subordinate clause must be combined with a main clause, for the sentence to make sense. A complex sentence combines a main clause and a subordinate clause.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Subordinate clause'
A clause that does not make sense on its own.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Students may think that complex sentences are superior to other sentences. Correction: Show the effect of all sentences working in harmony via a model.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Creating atmosphere in dystopian descriptions Study Guide
- Describing a setting to reflect dystopian themes Study Guide
- Planning a description of a dystopian setting Study Guide
- Revising sentence and punctuation types for a dystopian description Study Guide
- Understanding dystopias Study Guide
- Using a range of sentence types to describe dystopian settings Study Guide
- Using accurate sentences to describe dystopian settings Study Guide
- Using compound sentences to describe dystopian settings Study Guide
- Using feedback to improve dystopian descriptions Study Guide
- Using punctuation accurately in dystopian descriptions Study Guide
- Using semantic fields to create a clear tone in dystopian writing Study Guide
- Using similes to create atmosphere in dystopian descriptions Study Guide
- Using sophisticated punctuation in dystopian descriptions Study Guide
- Using vivid imagery to describe dystopian settings Study Guide
- Writing a description of a dystopian setting Study Guide
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