Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! What techniques should you use when writing to Describe? Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! WHY use all of these techniques?? simile a triple alliteration sense of touch onomatopoeia personification hyperbole sense of smell metaphor Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! What are we learning today? Do you know the skills of paper 1, question 5? Can you write using a variety of language techniques? Can you analyse why these techniques improve your writing? Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently . Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Paper 2: Fri 8th June Remember – P1-Describe the overall atmosphere, P2- An item in detail, P3-another item in detail, P4-return to the opening with subtle differences. Picking out 2 or 3 different things that you could describe within it will help! This is not the place to be macho or shy – Flowery wins here!!! Say A LOT about a little. Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! There are 3 areas to perfect for this question- we’re going to do some work on each Techniques Impressive vocabulary Sentence variety Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! There are 3 basic types of sentence A simple sentence – one clause (A complete thought – containing one subject and one verb). – eg; Bob went to the store A compound sentence – two clauses, joined by a connective. Each clause is equally important and could stand alone – eg; Bob went to the store and he bought 3 bars of chocolate. A complex sentence – has two or more clauses, but only one of them can stand alone. The others would not make sense on their own – eg; Bob went to the store, which was down the road. Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! A simple sentence – one clause (A complete thought – containing one subject and one verb). – eg; Bob went to the store A compound sentence – two clauses, joined by a connective. Each clause is equally important and could stand alone – eg; Bob went to the store and he bought 3 bars of chocolate. A complex sentence – has two or more clauses, but only one of them can stand alone. The others would not make sense on their own – eg; Bob went to the store, which was down the road. Write me a simple, a compound and a complex sentence about Ellie and her dog. Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! But that’s just the basic stuff. Today we’re going to look at a variety of different sentence types and sentence starters which will add interest to your writing. We will be using this picture to base our own sentences on. Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Using this picture as a base, let’s practise using some different sentence structures Your headteacher wants you to contribute a piece of creative writing for a new school display. EITHER: Write a story as suggested by this picture: Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Paper 1: Tues 5th June Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Using this picture as a base, let’s practise using some different sentence structures Paper 2: Friday 8th June Description: Details sentence – eg; The vampire is a dreadful creature: it kills by sucking all the blood from its victims Sentence with extra description Sentence with description Colon Write a Description: Details sentence about this picture Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Paper 1: Tues 5th June Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Using this picture as a base, let’s practise using some different sentence structures Paper 2: Friday 8th June Two Pair sentence – two pairs of adjectives, separated by ‘and’ then a comma. Both pairs of asjectives must be similar in meaning to make it cohesive. eg; Exhausted and worried, cold and hungry, they did not know if they could carry on. Adjective pair #1 Adjective pair #2 Write a Two Pair sentence about this picture Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Paper 1: Tues 5th June Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Using this picture as a base, let’s practise using some different sentence structures Paper 2: Friday 8th June Adjective, same adjective sentence– The first sentence describes the noun using an adjective. The adjective is then repeated to add more detail. eg; He was a fast runner, fast because he needed to be. Adjective Adjective repeated and expanded on Write an Adjective, same adjective sentence about this picture Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Paper 1: Tues 5th June Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Using this picture as a base, let’s practise using some different sentence structures Paper 2: Friday 8th June Many Questions sentence– Three or more questions, separated by question marks (capitals only at the start of the sentence). eg; Where is the treasure? the diamonds? the gold? the rubies? Write a Many Questions sentence about this picture Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Paper 1: Tues 5th June Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Using this picture as a base, let’s practise using some different sentence structures Paper 2: Friday 8th June If, if, if, then sentence– Three or more related sentences, which lead to a final point which starts with then. eg; If the alarm had gone off, if the bus had been on time, if the road repairs had been completed, then he would not have been late to school. Write an if, if, if, then sentence about this picture Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Paper 1: Tues 5th June Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Using this picture as a base, let’s practise using some different sentence structures Paper 2: Friday 8th June Double Adjective sentence– two adjectives together, separated by a comma, both describing the same noun. eg; He was a tall, awkward man with an old, crumpled jacket. Write a Double Adjective sentence about this picture Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Paper 1: Tues 5th June Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Using this picture as a base, let’s practise using some different sentence structures Paper 2: Friday 8th June Start with an adverb- eg; Carefully, he stepped over the broken glass Write an adverb led sentence about this picture Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Paper 1: Tues 5th June Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Using this picture as a base, let’s practise using some different sentence structures Paper 2: Friday 8th June Start with a verb- ‘ing’ - eg; Looking behind her, she softly closed the door. Write a verb led sentence about this picture Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Paper 1: Tues 5th June Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Using this picture as a base, let’s practise using some different sentence structures Paper 2: Friday 8th June Start with an ‘adjective’ - eg; Exhausted, he was glad the race had finally ended. Write an ‘adjective’ led sentence about this picture Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Paper 1: Tues 5th June Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Using this picture as a base, let’s practise using some different sentence structures Paper 2: Friday 8th June Start with ‘although’- eg; Although he was terrified, he stepped forward and dropped. Write an ‘although’’ led sentence about this picture Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Paper 1: Tues 5th June Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Using this picture as a base, let’s practise using some different sentence structures Paper 2: Friday 8th June Start with an answer to ‘where?’- eg; At the end of the lane he suddenly stopped. Write a ‘where’ led sentence about this picture Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Paper 1: Tues 5th June Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Using this picture as a base, let’s practise using some different sentence structures Paper 2: Friday 8th June Start with an answer to ‘when?’- eg; Just as the bell rang, I dashed into the classroom. Write a ‘when’ led sentence about this picture Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .

Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Adjective, same adjective Paper 1: Tues 5th June Extreme Encounters…SHARKS! Paper 2: Friday 8th June WHY use all of these sentence structures? Where? If, if, if, then Double adjective Description: Details Two pairs Adjective, same adjective Many Questions Adverb Although Adjective verb When? Level 2 – Use some elements of writing to Describe Level 3-4 – Use most elements of writing to Describe Level 5 – 6 -Use most elements of writing to Describe to create effect Level 7-8 – use elements of writing to Describe convincingly and consistently .