adjectives we can use in our writing to give a judgement about what we are reading

something so important it affects all other areas- in English, we refer to a writer’s overarching idea

showing good judgement- when applied to evidence, it means well-chosen to the point you are making

when referring to quotes, it means quotes that form part of your own writing

a condition causing someone to have a shorter height as a result of a genetic or medical condition

Planning for effective language analysis

English

In 'Non-Fiction: Changing Views', pupils compare language choices used in non-fiction texts. In 'Non-Fiction: Teenage Kicks', pupils evaluate how authors use language, to express similar or differing viewpoints.

In 'Non-Fiction: Crime and Punishment', pupils analyse the language choices of authors in non-fiction texts. In 'Non-Fiction: Changing Views', pupils compare language choices in non-fiction texts.

Non-fiction: changing views

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sex or sexual body parts, including sex education.

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

What word is missing from our definition of evaluative adjectives? 'Adjectives we can use in our writing to give a __________ about what we are reading.'

Language devices form better quotes than individual words

They should be judicious - well-chosen to the point you are making.

When including quotes, which of the below are good rules to follow?

Include the quote as part of our own writing so it is 'embedded' in our analysis

Re-write the quote in our own words so its ideas are 'embedded'  

Analyse the quote in detail so it is 'embedded' in analysis

Introduce the quote so it is 'embedded' in context

The writer's structural message, different to their points about language

The writer's hidden message, something you have to uncover gradually

The writer's nuanced message, a point including both pros and cons

The writer's main message, something that affects all other points

Laura was given a target to 'identify the writer's overarching message in their writing'. Which of the below best defines 'overarching message'?

'Reedy presents a candid and realistic portrayal of her experiences, detailing the hardships and resilience that are part of her daily life'. What evaluative adjectives have been used here?

Which of the below is the best definition of judicious?

a type of language that is used for important or official pieces of writing

a type of language used between friends and family

a type of language more associated with electronic communication 

a type of language linked to colloquialism and slang

Which of these is the best definition of 'formal register'?

Which of these could be considered conventions of formal register?

A group of words in a sentence that contain a subject 

A piece of writing that contains punctuation

Any two word phrase, as long as it makes sense

In his speech, Andeep links the rise of technology to the coming of a great storm. He makes several references to this. What device has Andeep used?

What is being described here: 'A question asked to make a point or for dramatic effect, rather than just to elicit an answer.'?

What is being described here: 'Sentences with a hypothetical situation and its possible consequence, usually using ‘If’.'

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

Adult supervision required

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