WA2 Revision Guide by https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5 A WA2 revision guide for important writing concepts and examination tips en-us 2025-05-01 09:34:34 UTC 2025-05-02 14:15:04 UTC hello@padlet.com Quotation Marks Rule elsa_ang https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432814539 "I can't wait for recess," said Mary excitedly.]]> 2025-05-01 09:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432814539 Punctuation Inside or Outside? elsa_ang https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432814540 Example: "Where are you going?" asked John.]]> 2025-05-01 09:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432814540 Identifying Run-on Sentences elsa_ang https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432814574 Watch out for run-on sentences! These occur when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined.
Incorrect: The bell rang everyone rushed to the canteen.
Correct: The bell rang, and everyone rushed to the canteen.

]]> 2025-05-01 09:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432814574 Fixing Methods elsa_ang https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432814575 1. Use a full stop
2. Use coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)
3. Use subordinating conjunctions
4. Use a semicolon]]> 2025-05-01 09:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432814575 Paint with Words! elsa_ang https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432814578 Show by describing: "John's hands trembled as beads of cold sweat trickled down his forehead."

This makes your writing more vivid and engaging!]]> 2025-05-01 09:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432814578 Sensory Details elsa_ang https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432814579 👀 Visual
👂 Auditory
👃 Olfactory
✋ Tactile
👅 Gustatory

This helps readers experience your story, not just read it!]]> 2025-05-01 09:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432814579 Time Management elsa_ang https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432814581 Don't forget these important timing tips:
- 5 mins: Read question and Plan
- 40 mins: Writing
- 5 mins: Editing

Don't rush through and start writing without planning!

]]> 2025-05-01 09:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432814581 Final Checklist elsa_ang https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432814583 Before submitting your paper:
✓ Check all punctuation
✓ Verify paragraphing
✓ Review spelling
✓ Ensure proper tenses

✓ Use the "better vocabulary"

Take your time to check properly!

]]> 2025-05-01 09:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432814583 Direct Speech Rules Review elsa_ang https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432817583 Watch the video on punctuating direct speech. Take notes on the key rules:
• Use quotation marks
• Capital letter to start speech
• Punctuation inside quotation marks
• You do not have to start a new paragraph for each direct speech. It is not a must.

]]> 2025-05-01 09:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432817583 Revision Flashcard elsa_ang https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432819359 Assess the following Quizizz to do a quick revision of key points to remember.


https://quizizz.com/join?gc=07551572&autostart=true

]]> 2025-05-01 09:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432819359 elsa_ang https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432819858 Post any questions you have in this section.

]]> 2025-05-01 09:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432819858 Learning more about run-on sentences elsa_ang https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432831335 View this video if you would like to learn more about correcting run-on sentences.

]]> 2025-05-01 09:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432831335 Varying your sentence structure elsa_ang https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432833387 Check out this video if you would like to vary your sentence structure. The same information can be written differently, using a different structure. It is good to have a variety and not just one particular type of sentence structure.

]]> 2025-05-01 10:03:11 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432833387 The importance of comma elsa_ang https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432836268 A short story about what happens when the comma is left out...

]]> 2025-05-01 10:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3432836268 https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3433512513 After easy direct speech we start with a capitol letter right

]]> 2025-05-02 00:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3433512513 https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3433517634 When I was still on my third lap- each lap was one kilometre-, I was already tired.


OR


When I was still on my third lap- each lap was one kilometre, I was already tired.


]]> 2025-05-02 00:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3433517634 https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3433519291 When we use for example wasn’t, couldn’t and others, are we able to use it in non-direct speech sentences

]]> 2025-05-02 00:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3433519291 Wat do u call a group of moths againnn…. https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3433541381 2025-05-02 00:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3433541381 elsa_ang https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3433577997 The use of capitalisation for easy punctuation for direct speech is :


Glen wondered , " How could I manage this seemingly insurmountable task ? " He felt as if he was bearing all the weight of the world on his shoulders. (this is an example of figurative language too)

]]> 2025-05-02 01:26:56 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3433577997 elsa_ang https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3433583811 A better way is to reorganise the information:


Reorganise using conjunction of reason "as""

When I was still on my third lap, I was already dog-tired / exhausted / physically drained and mentally exhausted as each lap was one kilometer.


Reorganise and use a pair of commas for additional info:

When I was still on my third lap, with each lap being one kilometer, I was already tired.

]]> 2025-05-02 01:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3433583811 elsa_ang https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3433589275 We cannot use the contraction or short form (e.g. can't, I'm, didn't, shouldn't) in our "normal sentences" in continuous writing. They should only be used in direct speech, enclosed within the quotation marks as they are considered to be informal.

Example:

Father admitted that he had not taken the rubbish out. (spell out in full)


My father admitted, "I haven't taken the rubbish out." (can use contraction as it is in quotation marks and spoken by someone)

]]> 2025-05-02 01:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3433589275 elsa_ang https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3433599252 Frankly speaking, I had to google for the answer. There are 2 main forms used:

A whisper of moths

An eclipse of moths


People also use a swarm of moths. Someone has written an article on the various possibilities. Read it to find out the power of words and how we can choose the most suitable word to represent our intended meaning.


]]> 2025-05-02 01:43:26 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3433599252 https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3433848806 2025-05-02 05:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3433848806 https://padlet.com/chijtpps/u9e2e4wk3syeabr5/wish/3434309210 Which comma are you referring to?


For usual sentences, we do not use a capital letter after a comma.


For direct speech:

“I am wondering what to do,” the little girl shared. — there is no need for capital letter after the comma before quotation mark


The little girl shared, “There is nothing to do.”

A capital letter is used after the comma.

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