Starter quiz
- Which of the following is a verb?
- be ✓
- table
- smirking ✓
- candle
- consult ✓
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- Identify the noun in the following sentence: The bright jacket hung on the door.
- bright
- jacket ✓
- hung
- on
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- 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
- three ✓
- four
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- Which of the following are synonyms for, or shades of 'red'?
- cerulean
- scarlet ✓
- vermillion ✓
- maroon ✓
- cyan
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- 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
- disappointed ✓
- outraged
- bothered
- sad
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- Which of the following phrases is the most persuasive?
- I firmly believe that this issue needs addressing.
- I think that this issue needs addressing.
- This issue needs addressing. ✓
- In my opinion, this issue needs addressing.
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Exit quiz
- Nominalisation is the process of changing adjectives or verbs to << >>
- 'nouns.' ✓
- 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
- four ✓
- five
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- Look at this sentence: The headteacher was inspired by a neighbouring school. What is the noun form of the verb 'inspired'?
- inspire
- inspirational
- inspiration ✓
- inspirit
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- 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
- abolished ✓
- attended
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- 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.
- Which of the sentences contains a nominalised verb?
- The company had been inspired.
- The company's inspiration was evident. ✓
- The company was inspirational.
- The company's aim was to inspire.
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Lesson Details
Key learning 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
- 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
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.
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.
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