I am proud of my work b ecause ……..

1. LonghillLiteracy: Communicate Like An Expert I am proud of my work because …….. LINKING IDEAS Have I used different sentence types? Compound sentences A compound sentence is two or more simple sentences joined together by the words and, but, or. Eg. Henry VIII was an English king and he had six wives. Simple sentences A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and can contain an object. Eg. The Bunsen burner was very hot. Complex sentences A complex sentence is one idea with a development. In other words, it is a simple sentence (main clause) with something extra added on (subordinate clause). A subordinate clause provides extra information but does not make sense on it own. Complex sentences contain a conjunction such as because, since, after, although or when. Types of Complex Sentences Staring with an ‘ing’ word Fronted adverbial Main clause first Subordinate clause first Embedded clause Starting with a ‘ly’ word The cat is asleep on the mat although it is usually very active. Sighing as he woke, the lazy cat got off the mat. Under the table, the lazy cat is asleep on the mat. The cat, who is lazy, is asleep on the mat Although it is usually very active, the cat is asleep on the mat. Lazily, the cat is asleep on the mat

2. LonghillLiteracy: Communicate Like An Expert ESSAY ORGANISATION • Remember to write in paragraphs • Use the 3 T’s to remind you to start a new paragraph • = Topic = Time = Talk • When you are writing an essay – remember to: • Always start with an introduction which addresses the question. • Finish the essay with a conclusion which summarises the main points of your essay/argument and addresses the essay title again • Use connectives in each paragraph to link ideas and put them in a logical order. • It is important to develop your paragraphs properly: • Start with a topic sentence which is the first sentence of a paragraph that tells the reader what the paragraph is about • Now add some developing sentences to develop your ideas and add details to the topic sentence. You should be aiming to include at least three developing sentences in each paragraph • Don’t forget to link your ideas (see above and over for examples of connectives) Describe Give a clear description that includes all the relevant features,, (including figure, names etc. where appropriate). Explain Set out in detail the meaning of something, with reasons. Examples are normally part of the explanation. Analyse Identify separate factors, say how they are related and how each one contributes. Summarise Write down briefly the main points or essential features. Compare Identify the main factors that apply in two or more situations and explain the similarities or advantages. Contrast Identify the main factors that apply in two or more situations and explain the differences or disadvantages. Evaluate Review the information then form a conclusion giving evidence for each view or statement. Justify Give reasons or evidence to support an opinion or point of view. To illustrate how a conclusion has been formed. Assess Make a judgment on the importance of something – similar to evaluate. Using PEEL to structure your essay Common Command Words T T T