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Memorise the meanings of each of these descriptive writing techniques. Memorising 'low-level' information such as definitions, supports your ability to create more advanced writing.

Use these flashcards:
tinyurl.com/henrydescriptiveterms

The words and definitions are also on the PowerPoint.

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•What is a PETER paragraph?

•What are the six uses of commas?

•What should commas never be used for?

•What is our first controlled assessment?

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•Rewrite the opening paragraph of your description using the following rules:

Sentence 1 must be a question.

Sentence 2 must begin with a time-based adverb, eg. ‘Currently’, ‘Eventually’, ‘Someday’

Sentence 3 must use a simile.

Sentence 4 must use a descriptive verb.

Sentence 5 must include a dependent clause, separated by two commas from the rest of the sentence, and be more than 30 words long.

Sentence 6 must be exactly 10 words long.

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This is now on the Class Notebook

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Go to:
www.tinyurl.com/englishals
to complete the form for any support you might need. If you finish early, try the quiz below.

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By the end of this session, you should be able to:

•Identify your preconceptions of studying English.

•Construct two PETER paragraphs in response to a persuasive techniques question.

•Propose at least three rules for correct comma usage based on an example text.

•Describe the six uses of comma, and what commas must never be used for.

•Revise your homework piece using a slow-writing frame and identify at least three specific improvements you have made.

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Comma splice - joining two sentences together using a comma, which should not be done.

Jargon - special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand

Annotate - to add notes or explanations to a text relating to a particular question or area of focus.

PETER paragraphs - Make a clear Point, then provide some Evidence for that point using appropriate English Terminology. You then need to Explain why the point you have made is true or relevant, before Relating your paragraph to your argument, the question, or your next paragraph.

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I recently bought this magazine.

Look at page 1 (the front cover) What choices did the authors make on the front cover to persuade someone to buy this magazine?

Think about colours used, the choice of words, presentational features, and the size and position of different elements on the page

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This is the editor's introduction to the 100 Best Games magazine.

Use Adobe PDF tools to highlight every comma in the text. For each comma, add a comment explaining why you think that comma has been used there.

After you have done this for each comma, draft a list of rules for where commas should be used.

Extension task: what other punctuation has been used on this page, and why?

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Compare the two paragraphs on the board.

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Use this template to help you organise the notes in your exercise book.