CONNECTIONS!!
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CONNECTIONS!!
CONNECTIONS!! Connections Analysing Writers’ Craft Using Writers’ Craft Analysing Persuasive Language Using Persuasive Language • • • • • • • • • • CA - Study of Written Language CA - Study of Spoken Language Paper 1 - Multimodal Paper2 - Non-fiction CA - Creative Writing Paper 1 – Personal Writing Paper 2 – Discursive Writing CA - Study of Spoken Language Paper 1 - Multimodal Paper2 - Non-fiction • Paper 2 – Discursive Writing Unit 2 Section/Task A Functional Writing (P32-47) Timing Paper 2 2 X 45 minute questions Assessment Objectives (p33) 1. Writing clearly, effectively and imaginatively to engage the reader 2. Using a style that matches vocabulary to purpose and audience 3. Organising ideas/information logically into sentences and paragraphs 4. Making use of language and structural features for effect 5. Using a range of sentence structures as well as punctuating and spelling accurately. What to expect (p32) The FORM required will be made clear. In this case – a letter. The RSPCA is the intended AUDIENCE TASK 1 The PURPOSE is Write a letter to the RSPCA expressing the opinion that to present your viewpoint on the issue are no longer a nation of dog lovers!” “We to engage and challenge You may wish to make use of some of the facts and the opinions presented on Page ? if you consider them to be organisation to dorelevant to your discussion. something about the This is the reference to where you can find additional material which you cruelty to may use to SUPPORT some of your ideas if you wish to do so. This material, animals. particularly the images presented, may also help STIMULATE IDEAS. This statement is the TOPIC or focus for the letter. It is deliberatel y emphatic in tone so as to stimulate a variety of different views. Stimulus: Visual Info. Stimulus: Written Info. Facts + Figures Some studies suggest that 70% to 80% of radiation from cell phones is absorbed into your head. Radiation from cell phones could be the cause of an increase in brain cancers among women 20 to 29 years old (a group that is made up of some of the heaviest cell phone users). Opinions “Mobile phones could kill far more people than smoking.” Discursive Writing Old GCSE English Present a balanced argument Response: 1. 2. 3. 4. Introduction Arguments for Arguments against Conclusion Discursive Writing? Persuasive Aproach New GCSE English Language More a one-sided/persuasive approach Response: 1. Introduction 2. Present your point of view/ opinion 3. Refute arguments against your point of view/ opinion 4. Conclusion – onesided Approaching the question 1. “Ideas of your own” 2. “Extended piece of writing” 3. “Include your own comments and conclusions on the topic” What will I be asked about? Something topical Celebrity Exercise Smoking Part time jobs Homework Mobile Phones Computers The Internet Fashion Music Sport Reality TV The environment School , e.g. uniform, homework Marks Awarded AO4 i+ ii) Development Purpose and Audience Structure Style 16 marks AO4 iii) Spelling Punctuation Grammar 8 marks Where to start? Read the stimulus material – statistics/ images/ opinions Jot down extra ideas about the topic Decide on your approach. Are you for or against? Write your own opinion Use a persuasive approach Imagine that you have an audience in front of you! Task 1– Timing Tip 45 minutes 5-10 mins – reading the question and the stimulus material – thinking and planning your response 25-30 mins – writing your response 5 mins – checking your work Example Question and Stimulus p36 p37 – How to make the best of the stimulus material Opening statements Choose a powerful Opening Line to grab the reader’s attention. Avoid writing: X “I am going to write about …” Openings (+ Conclusions p38-39) Choose a powerful Opening Line to grab the reader’s attention: An exclamation A question *Use these devices A rhetorical question Quotation in your conclusion Intriguing statement as well. Shocking statistics Anecdote – from your experience A story – “Once upon a time …” Direct appeal to the audience – e.g. “Now those of you who have a brother or sister will know …” Good Opening statements Topic: “The London Olympics: a price worth paying?”: X I am going to write about the London Olympics. Are you excited about the London Olympics, or is it just a stupid thing that no one really cares about? One significance of hosting the London Olympics will be to remind our society of the importance of competition, hard work and trying one's best. Connectives (p10) Make writing more fluent by linking information, ideas and events and showing the relationship between them. Act as signposts for the reader. Without connectives, writing reads like a list. Learn them and use them in you writing!! Vocabulary Use a range of words - use a varied vocabulary Think of synonyms for words that occur frequently in your essay: e.g. facts: factors, areas, aspects e.g. discuss: consider, evaluate Be aware of different registers of words and if in doubt choose the most formal. Avoid abbreviations: etc. e.g., ie, TV Do not use text language!!!!!!! Write out numerals Check spelling and grammar Use signpost words and phrases: firstly, secondly, etc Sentence control Sentence control: Try to vary the length of your sentences. Longer sentences are often used to give detail or to explore the complexities of a point of view Short sentences can be employed for impact: ‘It’s new. It’s the beginning. It’s the Millennium.’ Use a range of styles: questions, assertions, commands, analysis, explanation and facts, etc. Variety will retain the interest of the examiner. Punctuation: a range of punctuation will demonstrate that you can handle language confidently and will clarify what you are saying by pacing the reader effectively. For example, use exclamations when appropriate, ‘We cannot let our children take the risk!’ Paragraphing: Use a new paragraph for each area being explored. Avoid too many short paragraphs as they give a disjointed feel to your work. Avoid very long paragraphs as the reader’s concentration is exhausted. 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Use them all at least once… if you can! Don’t … Don’t even think about simply copying out a part of the stimulus material and responding to it! “All the research suggests they are bad for your health” I don’t think that this statement is true. Mobile phones are very safe…… “You need one for emergencies; you can ring for help.” I think that mobile phones are so important for emergencies…. Plan Topic Compulsory uniforms No one can discriminate, everyone is equal 1. Everyone the same 2. Look smart 5. School is about learning, not worrying about being fashionable. Compulsory uniforms in school 3. Represents school 4. Prepares for work X It is the rules Planning Remember P.E.E: Planning Equals Excellence Ending If a student runs out of time: Do not end writing tasks with a series of bullet points If you have only a couple of minutes left fashion a concluding paragraph Top Answer (p46-47) Read the response Unit 2 Section/Task B Reading Non-fiction (p48-65) Unit 2 Section B – Reading Non-fiction Understanding and appreciating a writer’s use of language How has the writer used language to make their points or arguments effective? Assessment Objectives p48 AO3 1) Read and understand texts, selecting material appropriate to purpose, collating from different sources and making comparisons and cross references as appropriate; 2) Develop and sustain interpretations of writers’ ideas and perspectives; 3) Explain and evaluate how writers use linguistic, grammatical, structural and presentational features to engage and influence the reader. Reading Non-fiction Explain how the writer holds the reader’s interest. In your answer show how the writer has: used a style of writing that is lively and personal included an interesting mix of personal observations selected words and phrases for effect, and made use of sentence structuring and paragraphing [24 marks] Task 2– Timing (p53) 45 minutes 10 mins – reading and annotating the stimulus text 30-35 mins – writing your response 5 mins – checking your answer Key Things to Consider (p49) The Title Audience Purpose Vocabulary Attitude Argument Booklet P51 - Identifying Writing Techniques P52 – How non-fiction writers use language effectively P41 + 42 – Persuasive Language Techniques P.E.E. (p58 in Booklet) Answer the questions using P.E.E: Point 1. State something relevant Explain 2. Explain why it is relevant Evidence/Example 3. Give an example to back it up REPEAT THIS OVER AND OVER THROUGHOUT THE ANSWER Vary Your language (p55) means creates conveys implies reflects gives rise to demonstrates highlights indicates emphasises reinforces strengthens Dos and Don’ts p55 Writer’s Style (p56+57) The style reveals the personality or voice of the writer. Consider the differences between the following sentences: softening the blow He's passed away. He's sleeping with the fishes. Mafia – revenge/violent direct/ no-nonsense/straight to the point He died. religious He's gone to meet his Maker. light-hearted He kicked the bucket. Style + Tone (personality, attitude, mood) Formal Informal Conversational Chatty Light-hearted Serious Sarcastic Factual Descriptive Optimistic Angry Irritated Exasperated Infuriated Pleading Emotional Evidence/ Words + Phrases Evidence Words and Phrases facts statistics quotations expert opinions interviews questions anecdotes emotive language humour exaggeration repetition short/ long sentences similes/metaphors, etc openings and endings rhetorical questions Text +Top Answer (p59+60) Read the response Language Devices + Use of PEE 1. begins by analysing the title 2. personal style 3. direct appeal 4. inquisitive tone 5. blunt sentence 6. emotive appeal 7. use of humour 8. an effective concluding line 9. Star War reference 10. animalistic verbs 11. violent verbs 12. vivid imagery 13. reference to “fashion shop” 14. harsh language 15. use of listing 16. concludes the second paragraph 17. reference to “L’Oreal” catchphrase 18. metaphorical term 19. use of facts and opinion 20. personal pronoun “I” 21. personal but factual story 22. paragraphing 23. uses punctuation effectively (hyphen/ellipsis) 24. use of short sentence to conclude 25. use of question to conclude Introductory Paragraph?? “The writer holds the reader’s interest with her lively and personal style, a variety of sentence structures and effective words and phrases .” Get straight into answering the question: “Tanya Gold immediately engages the reader with her title “Why I Hate Fashion”.” General Examination Advice (p61-65) Common Errors Not taking time to read through the whole paper before attempting to answer any questions Not checking the number of questions to be answered Not checking how much time is allowed for each one Not looking at the number of marks available for each question Missing part of a question by not turning over the page! Not finishing the paper! Ignoring the bullet points Failing to plan your response!!!! Common Errors Repetition Irrelevant information Regurgitating an old essay - trying to make the information fit Using information from the stimulus material in the paper for your writing task Using abbreviations or text language Using bullet points instead of writing a complete answer (esp. in writing) Poor spelling, punctuation and grammar Top Tips Revise Learn!!! Think about Overlaps/ Connections (questions, coursework) Always read the questions carefully Plan out your answer Time PEE Write accurately Paragraphs Sentence variety Imagine the tasks are real Handwriting Always proof – read Any questions?