# data[].attributes.body
Understand how to vary the length and structure of sentences for clarity and effect. (Part 1)

Understand how to vary the length and structure of sentences for clarity and effect. (Part 2)

Understand how writers use punctuation to emphasise meaning. (Part 3)

# data[].attributes.headline
Activity 1 - Sentence Building: Let's make sentences!

# data[].attributes.subject
Activity 1 - Sentence Building: Let's make sentences!

# data[].attributes.body
We are looking at how sentences can vary in length and structure.

In groups, mess around with the cards on your table and see what you can come up with.

Can you identify:

The  phrase cards ?

The clause cards?

The simple sentence cards?

As a group, can we make:

the shortest and longest simple sentences?

compound sentence?

3 different complex sentences?

# data[].attributes.body
A complex sentence will have a main clause and one or more a subordinate clause.

Main Clause
What the sentence is actually about

Subordinate Clause
Extra information regarding the main clause

# data[].attributes.body
We've looked at how good writers use different viewpoints in their writing.  Good writers also deliberately choose the order in which events are told.  This is focus for this session.

TASK:
In pairs, sequence the narrative of the boy and the fish.  Experiment with combining the narratives.

Try:

alternating "boy" and "fish" sections

grouping sections together (sustained voice)

starting at the end and using flashbacks

Agree your final version.  Let me know when you're done.

# data[].attributes.headline
Help me out: Top tips for interesting writing

# data[].attributes.subject
Help me out: Top tips for interesting writing

# data[].attributes.body
We've spent time looking at narrative techniques and how these are used by good writers to create interesting and engaging writing.

TASK:
In pairs, create 'Top Tips' feature on how to use narrative techniques to interest and engage the reader.
This can be done in any suitable format.

# data[].attributes.body
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/clause.htm

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
The Handmaid's Tale Group Task Worksheet

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Dystopian Fiction Part 2 - revisiting Q1 and Q3