Exam Revision: I will understand the techniques to use when writing to describe I will learn how to write descriptively

To be able to use peer assessment as a means of evaluating and improving our coursework.

To understand what descriptive techniques are needed in our coursework in order to begin planning.

To be able to avoid using clichés in descriptive writing.

To increase the range of adjectives we can use in our descriptive writing.

To be able to make our descriptive writing more interesting using word choice and sentence structure.

To be able to make our descriptive writing more interesting using verbs and adverbs.

To be able to use speech marks accurately in our writing. To understand the marking criteria for descriptive writing.

To be able to structure a piece of descriptive writing.

Most will be able to use similes and some simple metaphors to describe character. To be able to use similes.

To be able to create a range of complex sentences.

Simple and Complex Sentences

To understand when to use their, there and they’re.

Character, Place, Similies: - All students will understand what a simile is. - Most students will be able to use similes to describe groups of people. Some students will be able to use similes imaginatively to describe groups of people.

Writing to Describe: All students will understand the difference between 3rd and 1st person narrative. Most students will be able to list some sensory adjectives and use them within the context of a written piece of work. Some students will be able to write a descriptive piece using three of the techniques explored in the lesson.

Students revision aid - A printable worksheet with a complete essay plan: Explore the ways that Shakespeare makes Act 1 Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet dramatically effective.

Complete downloadable Shakespeare lesson plan to help students understand how to write an effective conclusion in their Romeo & Juliet Controlled Assessment task essay.

Shakespeare lesson plan! A complete lesson with resources to teach analysis of the sonnet in Act 1 Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.

A complete lesson plan detailing activities and tasks to promote understanding of essay structure, with reference to the Romeo & Juliet Coursework or Controlled Assessment essay at GCSE.

Complete Shakespeare lesson plan and resources for a lesson on critical analysis essay planning: L.O To understand how to structure our coursework on Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.