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Using figurative language and structure to create an unsettling atmosphere
Pupil outcome: I can write an unsettling description using a wide range of language devices, as well as punctuation and sentence types chosen for effect. Key learning points: - To plan an effective description, you should establish a...
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Effective sensory language using ‘The Execution of Lady Jane Grey’ as stimulus
Pupil outcome: I can employ the five senses in my descriptive writing to create a chosen effect. Key learning points: - Sensory language is writing that includes reference to some, or all, of the five senses. - You don't need to write,...
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Comparing poems about place and home
Pupil outcome: I can identify similarities and differences between poems about place, home and identity. Key learning points: - Comparative and correlative conjunctions are useful when explaining similarities and differences. -...
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Emulating Ishiguro's use of an artificial voice in 'Klara and the Sun'
Pupil outcome: I can emulate Ishiguro’s use of mechanical and spatial language to craft my own artificial voice. Key learning points: - The narrator of Ishiguro’s ‘Klara and the Sun’ is an artificial intelligence companion for children....
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Using sensory language to write effective descriptions
Pupil outcome: I can write an effective description using precise sensory imagery. Key learning points: - Sensory language can be used to enhance the atmosphere of a description. - Effective sensory language uses a variety of senses...
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Emulating Saramago's use of structure in 'Blindness'
Pupil outcome: I can use interesting structural features to create an engaging narrative opening.
Key learning po
ints:
- You can utilise elements from a traditional story arc to help you create an interesting narrativ
e...
Key learning po
ints:
- You can utilise elements from a traditional story arc to help you create an interesting narrativ
e...
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Matching & Mirroring: How to Influence by Building Rapport
In a way, Rapport is an example of Reciprocation – which we looked at in the last video. However, it is about the reciprocation of movement and posture, gesture and expression, and words and speech.
And, it will introduce us...
And, it will introduce us...
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The Importance of Setting
A video entitled “The Importance of Setting” which explores how to revise the setting of a text to change the mood.
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Television Commercials
This video discusses television commercials and provides an example of a classic television commercial.
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Studying Sensory Language
A video entitled “Sensory Language” which explores how to use sensory language when writing.