Describing something in an interesting and detailed way.

A group of words that do not function as a complete sentence on their own.

To change in form, appearance, nature, substance.

A group of words, including a subject and a verb, that form a complete sentence.

A consequence, an outcome, a result or an influence.

Using adverbs, subordinate clauses and compound sentences in descriptive writing

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In 'Step into the Unknown', pupils learn how to use a variety of sentences for deliberate effect. In the 'Dystopian Settings' unit, pupils will continue to use a range of sentence structures, to create atmospheric descriptions.

In 'When the Sky Falls' pupils write narratives inspired by a text. In 'Step Into the Unknown', using extracts from texts from the literary canon, pupils write descriptions of settings.

Step into the unknown: fiction reading and creative writing

The person, place or thing performing the action.

A noun used to denote a consequence, an outcome, a result, or an influence.

How does adding a subordinate clause enhance our descriptive writing?

Something that denotes a consequence, an outcome, a result, or an influence is called an...

It adds more varied punctuation to your writing.

Why might creating a compound sentence be effective in descriptive writing?

A sentence with one main clause and one subordinate clause.

What does it mean if something is effective?

To write in an interesting and detailed way.

To write in a persuasive way to convince the reader.

What does it mean to write descriptively?

If something is subordinate then it is...

Alice, who was very small at this point, couldn't reach the key.

Alice couldn't reach the key, so she ate the cake to grow taller.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

Since she wasn't sure of the way, Alice asked the Cheshire Cat for directions.

Alice asked the Cheshire Cat for directions, but he disappeared.

Alice asked the Cheshire Cat for directions on how to get to the castle.

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

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