1. Lesson Objectives: HOT POTATO!
Grade 4-5 Understand command words and begin to form answers looking at describe and explain. Make some use of key terms
Grade 6-7 Be able to understand command words such as explain and assess. Form answers using a range of key words and connectives
Grade 8+ Recognise a range of command words and plan and write coherent answers that use detail and a wide range of key words and connectives.

2. HOT POTATO!
On each table there is a GCSE question. Starting on your table: Highlight the command words. Move on to the next table

3. HOT POTATO!
Now think what KEY WORDS will I need to answer this question. Write these around the answer. Will it needs a diagram? List the key words needed for the diagram. Move

4. Can you add any examples. What detail can you use? Move
HOT POTATO!
Can you add any examples. What detail can you use? Move

5. Now answer the question. Make sure that you make use of connectives
HOT POTATO!
Now answer the question. Make sure that you make use of connectives
so… this means that... Move

6. Read the answer. WWW EBI or
HOT POTATO!
Read the answer. WWW EBI or
Move

7. HOT POTATO!
Now make any changes to write the perfect answer. Choose one to write into your book. Be sure to include the actual question.