Verb prefixes (e.g. dis–, de–, mis–, over– and re–).
Converting nouns or adjectives into verbs using suffixes (e.g. –ate; –ise; –ify).
Plan and write a short story, e.g. modern retelling of a classic play. Plan the plot, character and structure quickly and effectively.
To use changes of scene to move the plot on, or break action.
To recognise and understand the distinction between the persuasive presentation of a particular view and the discursive presentation of a balanced argument.
First explore orally and then write a balanced report of a controversial issue: – summarising fairly the competing views – analysing strengths and weaknesses of different positions – drawing reasoned conclusions where appropriate – using formal language and presentation as appropriate.
Present a point of view both orally and in writing, (e.g. in the form of a letter, a report or presentation) linking points persuasively and selecting style and vocabulary appropriate to the listener/reader; begin to explore how ICT other use of multimodality might support this. (e.g. showing pictures).
Through reading, identify the language , grammar, organisational and stylistic features of balanced written discussions which: – summarise different sides of an argument – clarify the strengths and weaknesses of different positions – signal personal opinion clearly – draw reasoned conclusions based on available evidence.
Linking ideas across paragraphs using a wider range of cohesive devices: repetition of a word or phrase, grammatical connections (e.g. the use of adverbials such as on the other hand, in contrast, or as a consequence), and ellipsis.
Explore the use of connectives, e.g. adverbs, adverbial phrases, conjunctions, to structure a persuasive argument, e.g. ‘if…, then’; ‘on the other hand…’; ‘finally’; ‘so’.
Design an advertisement, such as a poster or radio jingle, on paper or screen, e.g. for a school fête or an imaginary product, making use of linguistic and other features learnt from reading examples.