Year 7 - English
Using compound 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 simple and compound sentences to describe dystopian settings.
Key Notes
- Effective descriptions include some short sentences and some longer ones
- A simple sentence has one subject and one verb
- A compound sentence has at least two subjects and two verbs, often linked by a conjunction
- Conjunctions such as and, or, but, so can be used in compound sentences
Vocabulary To Learn
- Compound sentence: A compound sentence is a sentence with at least two subjects and two verbs, linked with a conjunction.
- Conjunction: A conjunction is a word to connect clauses or sentences.
- Desperate: If you are desperate, you have a great need or desire for something.
- Inequality: There is inequality when there is an unfair difference in people's treatment or circumstances.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Compound sentences are better than simple sentences all of the time.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Effective descriptions include some short sentences and some longer ones. A simple sentence has one subject and one verb.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Compound sentence'
A compound sentence is a sentence with at least two subjects and two verbs, linked with a conjunction.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Compound sentences are better than simple sentences all of the time. Correction: Make it explicit to students that sometimes simple sentences can be more suitable in their writing; long does not equal better.
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 complex 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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