Language Paper 1 Question 5 Descriptive and Narrative Writing

1. LanguagePaper 1Question 5Descriptive and Narrative Writing Aim to write at least 3 paragraphs Aim to use at least 3 STARS devices in your writing

2. Senses Similes Triples (or power of 3) Use STARS in your writing Repetition Alliteration

4. Triples • The tripleis an effective technique to use in descriptivewriting because: • It is the smallest number needed for a pattern to emerge; • Three is also the smallest number needed to create a rhythm; • Three allows a beginning, a middle and an end. “Ready, Steady, Go!”

6. Repetition • Repetition in general is the repeating of a word, theme or idea within a sentence or a poetical line, in order to emphasize. • Anaphora is the repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive sentences • “We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas...” • Commoratiois the repetition of an idea several times in different words.“He's passed on! This parrot is no more! He has ceased to be!”

8. Also, think carefully about your vocabulary choices. Try and level up the words you choose.

9. Example

10. Writing to describe Write a description suggested by the image OR Write the opening to a story that is set at sea Plan first What do you need to consider and remember to include for this task?

11. Writing to describe Write a description suggested by the image OR Write the opening to a story that is set in a theme park What do you need to consider and remember to include for this task?

12. Writing to Narrate You are entering a 300 word descriptive writing competition to be judged by the PTA. Write the beginning of a short story suggested by the image. What do you need to consider and remember to include for this task?

13. Writing to describe Write a description suggested by the image OR Write the opening to a story about extreme weather What do you need to consider and remember to include for this task?

15. LanguagePaper 2Question 5Argumentative and Opinion Writing Use the OREO structure to structure your paragraphs Aim to use at least 3 PERSUADER devices in your writing

17. Opinion Writing Using the sentence starters, explain your opinion as to which chocolate bar is the best!

18. This is the writing frame we use at GCSE for opinion writing. In my opinion Mars Bars are by far the best chocolate bar out there This is because the combination of creamy caramel and succulent truffle is the best. The fact that there is so many Mars products out there; drinks, ice-creams shows just how popular it is; everybody loves it A Mars Bar is reliable, honest and will never let you down and will remain my favourite chocolate forever. As the slogan says; a Mars a day helps you work, rest and play.

19. Rhetorical question Direct address (second person) Power of three Undermine opposing view Repetition PERSUADER Exaggeration Emotive language Statistics & facts Anecdote

20. Power of three • The power of threeis an effective technique to use in persuasive writing because: • It is the smallest number needed for a pattern to emerge; • Three is also the smallest number needed to create a rhythm; • Three allows a beginning, a middle and an end. “Ready, Steady, Go!”

21. Emotive language • Language which creates a strong emotional response in the reader. A deliberate use of language by a writer to instil a certain feeling. “One hundred victims have been slaughtered by troops.” “One hundred men have been killed by troops.” How would the emotions of the reader change?

22. Rhetorical question • A question asked merely for effect – an answer is not expected. • A rhetorical questionis usually a question that is asked for a purpose other than to obtain the information the question asks. • For example, "Why are you so stupid?" is likely to be a statement referring to someone's opinion of the person rather than a genuine request to know.

23. Statistics and facts • Statistics and facts add authority to your writing; • They convey to your audience that what you are saying is true; • If you have evidence to support your argument then you must be telling the truth?!

24. Undermine opposing view • Phrases to help with this: • Some might say… • Others may argue… • In opposition…. • People could claim… • However… • Conversely… • On the other hand… • Alternatively…. Think about how your opponent might respond and use this as part of your argument in favour.

25. Anecdotes • Anecdotes are a short account or brief story used to illustrate or support a point. Example: If someone was talking about the misuse of law enforcement, for example, they might tell a story about how a man in charge of road cleanup was ticketed for littering when a scrap of paper he had already picked up off the road blew out the back of his truck.

26. Directly address the reader (second person narrator) YOU

27. Exaggeration (hyperbole) • Hyperbole is a device in which statements are exaggerated. • It may be used to evoke strong feelings or to create a strong impression, but is not meant to be taken literally.

28. Repetition • Repetition in general is the repeating of a word, theme or idea within a sentence or a poetical line, in order to emphasize. • Anaphora is the repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive sentences • “We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas...” • Commoratiois the repetition of an idea several times in different words.“He's passed on! This parrot is no more! He has ceased to be!”

29. P – Power of three E – Exaggeration R – Rhetorical questions S – Statistics and facts U – Undermine the opposing view A – Anecdote D – Direct address E – Emotive language R - Repetition For argumentative writing, you must present counter-arguments (the opposing view) and explain why you disagree with them. • Phrases to help with this: • Some might say… • Others may argue… • In opposition…. • People could claim… • However… • Conversely… • On the other hand… • Alternatively….

30. Writing to Comment “The legal drinking age is too low at 18. It should be raised to 21 to make the roads safer for everybody” Write a newspaper articlein which you argue your point of view on this statement. (24 marks for content and organisation 16 marks for technical accuracy) 40 marks Write your answer. You must make at least 3 clear points. Write in paragraphs Vary sentence starter Vary vocabulary Use devices Check your spelling, punctuation and grammar carefully.

31. Writing to Comment “The Chinese school day is much more effective as they start at 7 and stop at midday and then begin lessons again at 2 until 5. The British education system should adopt the same timetable.” Write a letter to your headteacherin which you argue your point of view on this statement. (24 marks for content and organisation 16 marks for technical accuracy) 40 marks Write your answer. You must make at least 3 clear points. Write in paragraphs Vary sentence starter Vary vocabulary Use devices Check your spelling, punctuation and grammar carefully.

32. Writing to Comment “There is no place for PE in the school day anymore. The time would be better spent raising literacy and numeracy levels which are much more important than anything taught in PE” Write a speech to your headteacherin which you argue your point of view on this statement. (24 marks for content and organisation 16 marks for technical accuracy) 40 marks Write your answer. You must make at least 3 clear points. Write in paragraphs Vary sentence starter Vary vocabulary Use devices Check your spelling, punctuation and grammar carefully.

33. Writing to Comment “The new English curriculum is far too challenging for students. It is more of a memory test than a test of knowledge and therefore is pointless.” Write a letter to your headteacherin which you argue your point of view on this statement. (24 marks for content and organisation 16 marks for technical accuracy) 40 marks Write your answer. You must make at least 3 clear points. Write in paragraphs Vary sentence starter Vary vocabulary Use devices Check your spelling, punctuation and grammar carefully.