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Lang9 Composition

BBC BITESIZE Video


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W1- Articulate experience and express what is
thought, felt and imagined.

W2- Organise and structure ideas and opinions for

What the deliberate effect.

Examiner is W3- Use a range of vocabulary and sentence


structures appropriate to context.

looking for: W4- Use register appropriate to context.

W5- Make accurate use of spelling, punctuation


and grammar.
Structure

There are forms of non-


Structure can be linear, where events
linear structure,
are described in the order they
including flashbacks, flashforwards,
happen, a common and
or alternating between different
straightforward structure.
timelines or perspectives.
Option to help you with structuring your essay
Opening – Long shot

Start by describing the whole scene in detail – choose words carefully to establish tone and mood. Mention something that you will return to in your last paragraph to
frame your writing.

Zoom

Next, focus on one detail in the scene and describe it in detail; suggest its importance to the scene. Use figurative language to add sophistication.

Change perspective

Imagine the scene through the eyes of someone who is there – what are they thinking and feeling? Remember to show rather than tell. For example, how does she
feel about the situation she is in? About the scene in front of her?

Zoom

Pick on another detail to describe but try to find something that contrasts with what has gone before, like the shuttered windows. Why might this be important? Well
chosen adjectives, verbs and figurative language can add layers to your writing.

Ending- emotion

Finally, focus on one more detail that ties in with your first paragraph – this is a moment to introduce an alternative mood or feeling; perhaps highlight the different
human emotions. Finish by creating an emotional atmosphere
Crafting the Introduction and Conclusion
Opening lines can draw your reader into your world and sets the tone for the rest
of your description.

Try to create an engaging start, using striking imagery, interesting characters, or


intense action to engage your reader.

The conclusion should give a sense of closure and resolution to your description.

Round off your description by referring back to the opening, answering queries
that have been raised, or allowing a contemplative finish.
Utilising Paragraphs and Sentences
Paragraphs are critical in structure, with each usually focusing on
a single idea or scene.
The order of your paragraphs can drastically affect the pacing and
flow of your description.
Variety in sentence length can shape the rhythm and tone of your
writing, allowing you to control the reading pace.
Short sentences can create tension or urgency; longer sentences
can create a leisurely pace or allow in-depth exploration.
Her hair flashed as she ran down the road
quickly.
Her unruly scarlet hair flashed like fire
as she pelted down the road, her feet
pounding the pavement with urgency.
1. Adjectives mix senses of sight and touch to suggest this person is not concerned about
what people think of her.
2. Less obvious vocabulary choice than “red”.
3. Simile sounds energetic, perhaps even dangerous.
4. Verb suggest speed, with the sense of touch using “pounding”.
5. Noun shows what the character is feeling.
Descriptive Writing Write a description of the moment you wake up one morning.
Topic Write about 350-450 words
I wake up with a jolt. It’s almost as if
sleep has become a dangerous thing. My
heart beats fast and there is a buzzing in
my brain and together, panicked, they .
Hitting “snooze” on the alarm and then
resting has never felt riskier. I peer
painfully through sleep-crusted eyes at
the numbers glaring at me from my
bright phone screen. 07:00. Reality
applies another round of defibrillation to
my heart. CLEAR! I sit bolt upright.
I wake suddenly, every thought in high
definition. My eyes take in every ray of
light and without a doubt I know I've slept
too long. The noises are of a day in full
swing already: heavy traffic, someone
sweeping, and a loud thud, thud, thud
beating within my ears.
Waking up this morning wasn’t the usual
rude jolt that rocked her out of restfulness.
It was more like the gentle coaxing of
Mother’s tender voice, lulling her awake
with fond crooning.
The room was still dark, her sleepy brain
slowly realized. The deep blue shadows of
the fading night lingered around the folds
of the curtains. There was that tinge of
gathering light that made the darkness
somehow, comfortable and cosy. She
yawned lazily and rolled over. It was too
early to get up.
Write a description of the moment you wake up one morning.
PLAN

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