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Write an entry for your blog which describes how you really feel about your English mock exam. Write the things you wish you could say out loud . Include: Language to inform Rhetorical questions Extensive vocabulary.

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  1. Write an entry for your blog which describes how you really feel about your English mock exam. Write the things you wish you could say out loud. Include: Language to inform Rhetorical questions Extensive vocabulary Write the script for a voiceover for a video that takes the viewer on a “virtual” tour of our school. Write the things you wish you could say. Include: Language to inform Details in the right order Connectives to guide the reader, e.g “next”, “after that…” H Tier F Tier

  2. Write a letter to a national newspaper in which you complain about teenagers on TV and/or film. You should include: • Correct letter format, e.g. Dear Sir/Madam • Formal language • At least 3 examples of annoying teens in film/TV • Elaborate and long similes/metaphors

  3. Write a letter to someone famous (from TV?) that you hate. In it, say all the things you would like to say to their face – politely and formally! You must include: • Formal standard English • Elaborate similes/comparisons • Correct letter format, e.g. Dear …

  4. Write a review of your English lessons in Y10 so far. Aim to write in the style of Charlie Brooker. You should include: • Long, elaborate similes/comparisons • A clear indication of whether you love or loathe them • A comment on what is happening when you learn well • A comment on what could be done to help you to learn better

  5. Write review of a TV programme that you hate. You must include: • Basic information about what it is, when it is on and why you dislike it. • Long descriptions of what you dislike about it. • Humour.

  6. Write your own online dating profile where everything is a lie except for two things. You must include: • Information that “could” be true that isn’t. • Emotive language

  7. Write a speech in which you seek to persuade the rest of the class that “Dancing on Ice” is good quality TV. You should include: • Rhetorical question • 2nd person e.g. “you”, “we” • Repetition

  8. Imagine that you have just seen Lennie from “Of Mice and Men” commit a crime. (make it up!) Describe what happened and what he looked like for the police. You should include: • Brief details of the crime • At least 2 quotes from the book that describe Lennie • “This suggested to me that …” • “This indicated that he …”

  9. Write a letter to your local MP arguing that schools should always have both a swimming pool and a cinema: It must include: • Repetition • Statistics • “In most cases …” • “It has been proved that …”

  10. Write a letter to Mr Dool to advise him why the punishment for stopping suddenly in a busy corridor should be a punch in the face: It must include: • “Clearly …” • 2nd person • “Surely …” • “It has been proved that …”

  11. Write a letter to Mr Baillie to persuade him you could beat him in a fight: It must include: • Repetition • 2nd person • “In most cases …” • “It has been proved that …”

  12. Write a letter to Nuts and Zoo to argue that there should not be semi-naked women in the magazine: It must include: • “It is clear that …” • Statistics • Quotes • “Undoubtedly …”

  13. Advise other students how they should dress to get Orange cards. It must include: • 2nd person • An anecdote • “In addition to this …” • “You should always …”

  14. Write to Mr Dool to persuade him to extend lunchtime by 20 minutes and to start the day at 9:15. It must include: • Rhetorical questions • “Some may argue that …” • Emotive language • 2nd person

  15. Argue that Facebook should be banned. It must include: • “Evidence shows …” • A quote • Statistics • Emotive language

  16. Write a letter to your local newspaper to argue that smoking and swearing are cool. It must include: • 2nd person • Formal language • “Undoubtedly …” • “It is arguable that …”

  17. Write a newspaper article to advise readers that their face really will stay that way if the wind changes. It must include: • 2nd person • Rhetorical questions • “Clearly …” • “Although …”

  18. Argue that it is the right thing to tell a friend if they smell. It must include: • Emotive language • “It is reasonable to suggest …” • “Clearly …” • Statistics

  19. Describe your favourite person. (real or imaginary) It must include: • Each sentence starting with the next letter of the alphabet. • A simile • Adjectives

  20. Write a letter to yourself aged 4 to inform him/her that there are monsters under the bed. It must include: • Formal language • “As a result of this …” • “In addition …” • “Clearly …”

  21. Write a speech to persuade the rest of the class that barefoot is better that wearing socks. It must include: • Rhetorical questions • “However …” • “It is clear that …” • “Undoubtedly …”

  22. Write to argue that a world without mobile phones would be friendlier. It must include: • “Although …” • “On the other hand …” • A list of 3 • Statistics • A quote

  23. Write a letter to Channel 4 to persuade them that school dinners were better before Jamie Oliver. It must include: • “Some might say …” • Quotes • Statistics • “It is certain that …”

  24. Write an article for a newspaper to argue that we pick ugly friends to make ourselves look better. It must include: • “Obviously …” • 2nd person • “Naturally …” • “It might be the case that …”

  25. Write an article for a magazine to argue that we should stop washing in order to save the planet. It must include: • Facts and opinions • 2nd person • “A further interpretation is …” • “Naturally …”

  26. Describe how you would plan the perfect murder. It must include: • Present tense • Appeal to the senses • A simile • Adjectives

  27. Write a letter to Mrs McCann to persuade her that reading books is pointless. It must include: • Emotive language • “Another possibility is …” • “Of course …” • “Clearly …”

  28. If you were the devil, describe what you would make Hell like for teachers. It must include: • Each sentence starting with the next letter of the alphabet. • Present tense • Appeal to the 5 senses

  29. Describe your idea of Hell. It must include: • Each sentence starting with the next letter of the alphabet. • Present tense • Appeal to the 5 senses

  30. Argue that the internet is evil. It must include: • Facts and opinions • 2nd person • “A further interpretation is …” • “Naturally …”

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