Language Paper 1 Q5 Checklist & Tasks
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This document provides guidance and a checklist for students on developing strong stylistic features in creative writing. It outlines various literary devices and language techniques students should aim to incorporate, such as metaphors, similes, personification, and sensory language. The checklist also emphasizes the importance of spelling, punctuation, grammar, vocabulary choice, and sentence structure. Students are provided with writing prompts and phrases to inspire their creative pieces and practice applying the discussed techniques.
Language Paper 1 Q5 Checklist & Tasks
- 1. AO5 -‐ Stylistic Features (24 Marks) AO5 -‐ Sentence Structure AO6 -‐ Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (16 marks) Ambitious Adjectives Verb start Panicking, unsure of where to go, I sprinted from the room. Have you used the correct ‘their’ ‘there’ and ‘they’re’? THERE are lots of good students. THEIR work is excellent. THEY’RE going to really enjoy Mr Nott’s lesson. Simile – appropriate to the setting and mood -‐ developed The so, so sentence The wind was so strong, so cold, my cheeks were numb and my teeth chattering. Have you used CAPITAL LETTERS for proper nouns? Metaphor appropriate to the setting and mood – developed Adverbial start Softly, like a tiny mouse, I tip toed into the room. Have you written in the correct verb tense throughout? Have you used a range of words to replace said?: shouted, wailed, protested,insisted,exclaimed,whispe red,hissed,barked,pleaded,begged, complained, argued, sobbed, apologised, warbled, implored Triple threat sentence Magical, mesmerising and magnificent – the castle sat on top of the mountain like a proud crown on the head of a prince. You have used a range of punctuation: Full stop . Speech marks “…..” Commas , Apostrophes ‘ Semi colon ; Question marks ? Dash – Ellipsis … Exclamation marks ! Brackets (…..) Personification appropriate to the setting and mood Simile start sentence The boy’s grubby face was flecked with mud and oil, like a beard across his young face. Have you used apostrophes correctly, to show ownership or missing letters? Sensory Language (sight,sound,touch,taste,feel) Simile + ing sentence end Like sharks through water, circling, waiting. Have you checked your spelling? Flash back/ Flash forward Have you used a range of sentence types (simple, compound, complex)? Have you used a wide range of sophisticated vocabulary? Linked paragraphs (connectives and ideas and language – semantic field, motifs etc Have you used a range of connectives? When, although, because, meanwhile, whilst, then,and,but,even though, so, if, despite Have you controlled your sentences – if you read it back can you breathe at the end of the sentence? Or have you punctuated where pauses can happen? Zoom in, Zoom out-‐ Internal focus and external focus Practise writing these kinds of sentences: http://www.longeaton.derbyshire.sch.uk/assets/Y ear_Teams/Sentence_Types.pdf LANGUAGE P1 Q5 Creative & Descriptive Writing Checklist:
- 2. HOW TO USE: Practice your creative writing using these picture and written prompts. Some are based on L&R poetry so will help you memorise quotes at the same time! Start a story with the words: I hate this key and all the trouble it has caused. My hand was shaking as I picked up up the phone. The alley was the only way through to the house on Percy Street. He had been waiting for this moment for a long time. Describe: A time when you felt lost An abandoned building A cold winter scene An elderly relative An exam hall A city at night PHRASES WE LOVE, SO STEAL THEM: • …encased by a sea of mist. • The storm came rattling over the land in full fury. • It was rumoured that… • …as fine and delicate as a spider’s web • A galaxy of …. • To the left I could see… • The silence was deafening, overpowering. • vast and featureless landscape • rippling waves wrapped themselves around his ankles • https://descriptivewriting.wor dpress.com/2013/08/14/best-‐ descriptive-‐sentences/ for some more examples Remember Limit your story -‐ focus on: 1 excellent detailed character, 1 excellent detailed setting, 1 excellent detailed event. SHOW NOT TELL: What are the eyes doing, hands, feet, mouth? How does he/she sound? How are they moving? FINALLY: 1. Plan and show it 2. Create wonderful opening 3. Show a clear beginning and middle. 4. Think creatively and imaginatively about the prompt. 5. Include some disequilibrium 6. Check your work carefully afterwards.