Year 9 English.
Making inferences from explicit and implicit clues; Supporting deductions with textual evidence; Basic text exploration
Introducing point-making; Selecting evidence; Simple explanation; Linking back to question
Simple; compound; and complex sentences; Using connectives; Varied sentence starters
Beginning; middle; end; Basic plot development; Introduction to conflict
Basic argument structure; Using reasons; Simple counter-arguments
Identifying key words; Basic effect of language; Word classes in context
Embedding quotes; Punctuation for quotes; Explaining quotes
Commas; apostrophes; colons
Similes; metaphors; personification
Rhetorical devices; emotive language
Identifying methods; Basic effects
Building vocab for analysis
Tier 2/3 vocab; Context clues
Descriptive techniques for setting
Clear explanation; Examples
Analysing plot; characters in unseen
Choosing relevant evidence
Spotting errors; Improving accuracy
Developing characters
Structure; rhetorical techniques
Advanced inferences; Subtle clues
Comparing ideas; texts
Linking ideas; Transitions
Using senses in description
Structure; engaging language
Text structure; Effects of structure
Multi-paragraph responses
Adjusting tone for purpose
First/third person; Reliability
Advisory language; Structure
Similarities/differences; Language/structure
Full response; Exam technique
Accuracy in writing; Proofreading
Writing natural dialogue; Punctuation
Formal/informal letters; Structure
Bias; viewpoint; Fact/opinion
Advanced analysis; Thesis statements
Final edits; Improving style
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