Using punctuation accurately in dystopian descriptions
I can use a range of basic punctuation in my dystopian descriptions.
Using punctuation accurately in dystopian descriptions
I can use a range of basic punctuation in my dystopian descriptions.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Accurate puncutation helps make your writing clear
- Each piece of punctuation has a different purpose
- You should use each piece of punctuation accurately and for effect
- You should vary punctuation throughout your writing
Keywords
Obscure - if something is obscure, it is not clear
Defiance - if you are defiant, you boldly disobey
Relentless - if something is relentless, it is always intense or harsh
Paranoia - if you are paranoid, you have suspicions and mistrust other people
Common misconception
Students may overuse exclamation marks because they think it adds sophistication
Show pupils that exclamation marks are best used for dramatic effect
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
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Exit quiz
6 Questions
conveys intense emotion
poses a question
ends a declarative sentence
adds pause between items in a list or clauses in a sentence
shows belonging