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GCSE English Revision: the descriptive writing task

What are the key features of writing to describe?. Present tense2nd/3rd personSnapshotsFive sensesAdjectivesVerbsAdverbsShowing not telling. Variety of sentence lengthsUse of imagery (personification/similes/metaphors)Develop an air of mystery Structure into logical sequence. To sum up s

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GCSE English Revision: the descriptive writing task

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    1. GCSE English Revision: the descriptive writing task!

    2. What are the key features of writing to describe? Present tense 2nd/3rd person Snapshots Five senses Adjectives Verbs Adverbs Showing not telling Variety of sentence lengths Use of imagery (personification/similes/metaphors) Develop an air of mystery Structure into logical sequence

    3. To sum up so far… Break the view into snapshot scenes by planning Describe specific details – not the obvious and everyday Use the senses to create atmosphere

    4. Activity four – use language creatively

    5. Remember that examiners love creative use of language But being creative does not mean using long, fancy words (avoid this!) Simple words can be used creatively…..

    6. Which of these two sentences would an examiner like the most? The shadows cast by a birch flicker and dance across the carpet. The shadow of the birch makes patterns on the carpet.

    7. 1 or 2? 1. A discarded tabloid screams its headline: SVEN MUST GO! The headline of a discarded tabloid reads: SVEN MUST GO!

    8. 1 or 2? There is a pile of Cosmopolitan magazines Cosmopolitan magazines share their gossip

    9. 1 or 2? The bright, white light interrogates the patients, draining colour from their faces 2. The bright, white light makes everybody appear very pale.

    10. Which device is the writer using? Yes, it’s personification! Examiners love it. Construct three sentences for the description of the waiting room using personification. The verbs below may help: play, sleep, mutter, beg, plead, complain, tease

    11. Activity Five – Varying sentences

    12. Finally, use a range of sentence structures Try beginning some sentences in your description with ing clauses. Eg: Struggling to clear his nose, the pensioner snorted loudly into his chequered handkerchief. Don’t forget the comma.

    13. Add ing phrases to these sentences Remembering………….., the teenager scowled unhappily. Wondering why……………, the receptionist answered the phone. Clutching…………….., a small boy sucked his thumb ……………..,…………………………………………….

    14. To sum up… Try to use language creatively, through personification, for example. Start sentences in a range of different ways.

    15. You’ll then create vivid pictures!

    16. How to plan quickly You are required to write four plans for descriptive writing pieces which are similar to those you could get in the exam. You will have three minutes to: complete a brief plan, with five snapshots write an opening sentences, which begins with an –ing clause.

    17. Task one Describe the scene in a busy market place

    18. Task two Describe your favourite place to go and relax

    19. Task three Describe the scene in primary classroom at the end of the day

    20. Task four Describe a park on a summer’s day

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