Pupil outcome: I can write the opening of 'The Happy Prince'. Key learning points: - The purpose of the opening is to engage the reader and introduce the setting and characters. - Using a range of sentence types (simple, compound and...

Pupil outcome: I can practise using figurative language in different sentence types. Key learning points: - A simile describes something by comparing it to something else to make the description more vivid. - Personification gives human...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Shelley uses language, structure and form to critique powerful institutions and express the concept of the suffering of ordinary people. Key learning points: - Shelley may have used figurative language to...

Pupil outcome: I can analyse how Thomas Hardy presents the devastating consequences of war. Key learning points: - Hardy uses figurative language in Stanza one to create a foreboding atmosphere and foreshadow the devastating news. -...

Pupil outcome: I can use single paragraph outlines to plan a written response. Key learning points: - Consider using paragraphs to zoom in and out of key details, in your description - Imagery can be used to link your paragraphs,...

Pupil outcome: I can identify how model answers meet the ambitious success criteria. Key learning points: - Excellent descriptions and narratives will focus on describing details, rather than trying to write too much - Figurative...

Pupil outcome: I can write the climax of ‘The Happy Prince’. Key learning points: - Direct speech is punctuated using inverted commas. Dialogue moves the action forward. - Notes from a plan are used to form full sentences. - A range of...

Pupil outcome: I can use descriptive writing to enhance my narrative writing. Key learning points: - Narratives that try to tell too much story are often unsuccessful - Instead,you can use an emotion-led narrative, which will help keep...

Pupil outcome: I can plan a descriptive scene about a dark, stormy night. Key learning points: - Descriptive and ambitious vocabulary related to the five senses can be included in the plan. - Linguistic devices such as figurative...

Pupil outcome: I can write a descriptive scene about a dark, stormy night. Key learning points: - Sentences should be said aloud before writing to ensure they make sense and read back once written to check for errors. - Ambitious...

Pupil outcome: I can plan a descriptive scene about a hot desert island. Key learning points: - Precise and ambitious vocabulary related to the five senses should be included in the plan. - Linguistic devices such as figurative language...

Pupil outcome: I can use effective editing strategies to revise and rewrite a response. Key learning points: - Revising and editing written work is a great way to improve our writing skills overall. - Improving vocabulary choices and...

Pupil outcome: I can identify and explain linguistic features of descriptive writing. Key learning points: - Descriptive writing uses figurative language to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind. - Descriptive writing appeals to the...

Mr. Griot explains and models writing similes and metaphors.

“Metaphor Meanings” is a video that discusses metaphors and compares their literal and figurative meanings.

Mr. Griot examines some common idioms and identifies similes and metaphors.

Mr. Griot reviews figurative language and writes an original poem. He uses the poem to identify examples of simile, metaphor, idioms, personification, and alliteration.

Mr. Griot explores the characteristics of poetry and figurative language by looking at examples and examining text.

This video delves into the rich use of figurative language in a brief but potent speech by Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's "Macbeth." The discussion highlights how Lady Macbeth manipulates words to foreshadow Duncan's impending doom and...

This video explores the etymology of the word "whet" and its application in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." The video highlights how this term has evolved to include figurative meanings such as enhancing one’s appetite or interest. It...

This video examines similes, a key figure of speech used for comparison in writing. It explains how similes, characterized by the use of "like" or "as," differ from metaphors and enhance clarity and impact in communication. The video...

This video explores figurative language's role in writing, focusing on metaphors, similes, allusions, personification, and hyperbole. It highlights how these devices enhance understanding and persuasion, using examples and interactive...

"Summarizing a Poem" uses the strategy of creating annotated notes to summarize a poem.

Descriptive Writing explains the purpose of descriptive writing and lists examples of focused, specific topics for descriptive writing.