What makes good descriptive writing?

What makes good descriptive writing?

Sensory Description This is another great tool that will help you to establish sense of place and sensory description: here Imagery Imagery is a powerful tool in a writer's arsenal. Whether you decide to make explicit comparisons (through simile) or implicit comparisons (through metaphor), you can draw upon a range of connotation already held by [...]

A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat

A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat

A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat - Annotated Extract: Game of Polo with a Headless Goat: Notes on the Language and Tone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OcNgvP8_js https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUHQTpANB70&t=2s

Beyond the Sky and Earth: A Journey into Bhutan

Beyond the Sky and Earth: A Journey into Bhutan

The annotated edition of "Beyond the Sky and Earth: A Journey into Bhutan" enhances student engagement by providing valuable insights. Utilizing the SMILE annotation system, it categorizes elements like structure, meaning, imagery, language, and emotion, making it an essential study companion for educators focused on IGCSE English Literature and Language. Lesson download

Beyond the Sky and Earth: A Journey into Bhutan Analysis Breakdown

Beyond the Sky and Earth: A Journey into Bhutan Analysis Breakdown

A breakdown of the non-fiction text from the Edexcel English Language Non-Fiction Anthology. Exploring GAPS, title analysis and a paragraph by paragraph coverage of indicative content. Useful for supporting student revision and embedding sound understanding of linguistic features within the text. Genre: Well-researched, informative, travel writing piece. Retrospective but written in present tense for immediacy. [...]

The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin

The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin

This resource provides a fully annotated version of Kate Chopin's 'The Story of an Hour' to aid teachers in delivering the Edexcel IGCSE English Language Poetry & Prose Anthology. It includes highlighted key vocabulary and annotations, making it suitable for both instruction and student revision.

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Science Fiction

Mrs Dunn's English Class Page Exploring the genre of science fiction through a range of canonical extracts and short stories. Download: Science Fiction Knowledge Organiser A Science Fiction genre Knowledge Organiser, based on a range of key conventions and motifs in Science Fiction writing. Can be used in Key Stage 3 and middle school in [...]

Back to School: About Me Template

Looking for engaging back-to-school activities for secondary students that go beyond traditional ice breakers? This content offers creative alternatives, including the "I wish my teacher knew" section, facilitating meaningful academic reflection while fostering an enjoyable classroom environment. A student profile PDF version is also available for improved understanding.

Tier 2 Vocabulary

Tier 2 Vocabulary

A compendium of all the Tier 2 vocabulary lists for English Literature, Language and ESL Blog Posts on Vocabulary Embedding Vocabulary into the Curriculum: Romeo and Juliet Word of the Week: Case Studies Key Stage 3 A Midsummer Night's Dream: Tier 2 Vocabulary A Midsummer Night's Dream: Tier 2 Vocabulary Korean Translations Dystopian Literature: Tier [...]