Transcript Unit Two English Language

Unit Two
English Language
Writing
What three things should you try to identify
when you look at the Writing question?
Form
Audience
Purpose
Write down as many different forms as
you can think of….
Newspaper article
Magazine article
Letter
Speech
Podcast
Blog
Leaflet
Review
What different purposes are there?
Argue
Persuade
Review
Explain
Inform
Advise
Describe
What impact will the audience have on
your writing?
Level of formality of:
Tone
Language
Why Should I Plan?
• Examiners have commented that whilst many
students think carefully about their spelling,
grammar and punctuation, many students do
not give enough thought to the development
and structure of their ideas.
• It is essential to write a short plan. What will
go in each section? What is the best order for
this? How will you fully develop each idea?
How Should I plan?
• Identify the form, audience and purpose
• Make brief notes under these headings
• Make brief notes under the heading “subject”
• Decide on an order for your “subject” ideas
Audience – professional,
formal language, sound
knowledgeable, relevant
details only
Purpose – give both sides – realise bad
news sells, people do care about crime,
BUT balance – give E.g.s of positives and
back up with evidence
Write a letter to your local newspaper in which you argue that
the positive things teenagers do deserve reporting too.
Form- direct at reader, formal
language, link to audience,
opinions and examples
Subject
Views of teenagers
• Negative views in the newspaper –
reinforce the stereotype
• Hoodies/thugs/ drinking/violence/antisocial behaviour – should be reported
• Only small minority of teens involved in
these things
• Positive views that should be
in the newspaper –
• Sports’ achievements
• Records / team successes
• Music
• School bands / singing
contests
• Teenagers volunteering for
local community projects
You have 5 minutes to plan this
question….
Write an article for an information guide
recommending a place of interest in the UK that
might be enjoyable to visit.
Improve this paragraph.
Focus on vocabulary and spelling.
If your looking for a good day out with your
family, then I recomend St Albans. This is a very
nice city in Hertfordshire which has a big
cathedral and very nice parks. If your looking for
somewhere to do a bit of shopping then St
Albans is also a good place to go as there are
lots of shops and a populer market on most days
of the week.
Improve this paragraph.
Focus on sentence construction and punctuation.
Let’s start with the cathedral it is a magnificent
sight to behold settled a short distance from the
picturesque Verulamium park. It has an
impressive façade that could compete with any
other cathedral in the country its history is
absolutely fascinating. It has a free tour guide
and you can visit at any time as long as there are
no services in progress although you may wish
to go to a service.
Practise!
Now write the first two paragraphs of your own
answer – using your plan.
Focus on the quality of:
• Spelling
• Vocabulary
• Sentence structure and range
• Punctuation
Can you spell these Words?
1. Persuade
2. Ridiculous
3. Suitable
4. Appropriate
5. Fascinating
6. Appalling
7. Necessary
8. Metaphor
9. Simile
10. Imagery
11. Particular
12. Beneficial
13. Speciality
14. Unfortunately
15. Basically
16. Self-conscious
17. Conscience
18. Guarantee
19. Mediocre
20. Accommodation
Exam Practice
Plan and Write ONE of the following exam
question…
EITHER
1.
There have been a number of serious traffic accidents
involving children on a busy road in your area.
Write a letter to your local Council, suggesting ways in
which such accidents could be avoided.
OR
2.
Write an article for a teenage magazine in which you explain
what changes teenagers could make to their lives and why.