ENGLISH - WRITING
KS3+4 |
| Knowledge, skills and understanding |
| Composition |
Illustrating;
(1c) exploit choice of language and structure to achieve particular effects and appeal to the reader
(1d) use a range of techniques and different ways of organising and structuring material to convey ideas, themes and characters
(1e) form sentences and paragraphs that express connections between information and ideas precisely
(1i) develop logical arguments and cite evidence
(1j) use persuasive techniques and rhetorical devices
(1k) anticipate reader reaction, counter opposing views and use language to gain attention and sustain interest
(1l) reflect on the nature and significance of the subject matter
(1m) form their own view, taking into account a range of evidence and opinions
(1n) organise their ideas and information, distinguishing between analysis and comment |
| Standard English |
Illustrating;
(6) about the variations in written standard English and how they differ from spoken language, and to distinguish varying degrees of formality, selecting appropriately for a task |
| Language structure |
Illustrating;
(7a) word classes or parts of speech and their grammatical functions
(7c) paragraph structure and how to form different types of paragraph |
| Breadth of study |
Illustrating;
(9a) to imagine, explore and entertain, focusing on creative, aesthetic and literary uses of language. The forms for such writing should be drawn from different kinds of stories, poems, playscripts, autobiographies, screenplays, diaries
(9c) to persuade, argue and advise, focusing on presenting a case and influencing the reader. The forms for such writing should be drawn from brochures, advertisements, editorials, articles, and letters conveying opinions, campaign literature, polemical essays
(9d) to analyse, review and comment, focusing on considered and evaluative views of ideas, texts and issues. The forms for such writing should be drawn form reviews, commentaries, articles, essays, reports |
