Setting Character Openings and Endings Language

Control the build up of Create a strong sense of a Label my mind-map with a full range of Create a strong opening and ending to add Frequently include a wide Make my versions of a range of the skills
senses to create a place in my description and details. Explore the various inferences in powerfully to the mood and tension of the piece. range of advanced words, above sound original and subtle, as well as
mood or tension. in the details. Perhaps detail and suggest a range of responses Use challenging vocabulary & imagery. sometimes used in a include either extended metaphors or
Ensure that the senses describe these with irony or to them: empathy / sympathy / dislike; Vary sentence types and structures and subtle or surprising way. repeated motifs
create empathy for the ambiguity. Create original evaluate which is most likely and why. advanced punctuation for emphasis.
reader, so that a scene ways of looking at details Start and end in ways which leave us asking
has a consistent and inter-linked descriptions questions.
emotional impact on which control the build up of
them. mood / tension.
Describe images using Zoom in and out of my Label a mind-map with a full range of Write an effective opening and ending to Regularly include Use the above skills regularly and effectively,
the senses in unusual setting, focusing on key details on appearance, voice, actions, improve the impact of the piece. advanced words that may and be able to include some features from:
or unexpected ways. details and writing so that symbols, links to setting. Explore Include literary devices and vocabulary in the stand out and have a patterns of plosives and/or vowels, semantic
they suggest inferences to inferences we could draw from this and opening / ending to create mood. powerful effect on the fields.
the reader. explain how we might react to them as a Include sentences which are varied in length. mood of the piece.
result. Use a semi-colon or colon.
Start and end at engaging points.
Cover a full range of Pick out details which have Label my mind-map with a range of Create an opening and ending that add to the Use some harder words Use some of the above skills, making them
senses in my imagery importance in creating the details about appearance, voice, actions piece’s effectiveness. which are aimed at making fit the mood of my piece, as well as some
as I describe a place. mood of my piece. and symbols. Make inferences about Include a literary device in the opening. the reader think about features from: symbolism, oxymoron,
Make sure these each and explore at least 1 detail. Include a short sentence. their effect; include original similes/metaphors, pathetic fallacy,
create a consistent Use one or two complicated words. adverbs. tricolon, anaphora, hyperbole
sense of mood.
Use at least two of the Pick out some details about Label my character mind-map with Write an opening and ending which fit the piece. Use words which normally Include some of these features: alliteration,
senses to describe a the place. several physical details and facts about Use a difficult word in the opening and ending. fit the mood of my piece; I onomatopoeia, repetition, adjectives,
place. voice and actions. Infer something from include adjectives similes, metaphors, personification, adverbs,
at least 3 of these. regularly. emotive language, rhetorical questions.
Structure SPaG Planning
(Optional Use a chronology which is inventive I use complex grammar with success. I use a full range of sentences Produce a list of a wide range of advanced words, A plan which is imaginative and risk-
idea) and engaging to build tension. I use a full range of punctuation which build and flow fluently from precisely chosen for effect. Write a taking with structure. e.g. dual
Write a piece which Possibly withhold some details and correctly. : ; … ? ! – ‘ “” , . one to the next. They are checklist of advanced sentences; also note narratives, disrupted chronology. Subtle
alternates between add unexpected twists. I spell ambitious vocabulary correctly. imaginative and unusual, perhaps to include patterns in my piece, e.g. ways to control pace; slow, subtle hints,
two narratives in a Use sophisticated techniques like I use standard English to a high forming patterns, e.g. using anaphora or antithesis. Create a full range revealing details and character.
creative, varied repeated motifs and semantic fields reading age. anaphora or antithesis. of creative and unusual / thought-
way. to build an impression. provoking literary devices – onto plan. [: ;
… reminder]
Write a piece which Use a chronology which hooks the I use a wide range of punctuation Sentences are from the full range Produce a list of advanced words that may stand out Produce a plan of events which shows
alternates between reader and then fills in more details. correctly. : ; … ? ! – ‘ “” , . and more advanced. I write using, and have a powerful effect on my mood. creativity in structure. e.g. slow
two narratives more Vary the pace of my piece to fit the I spell common words well and most for example, minor sentences and Checklist of more advanced sentences revealing of details and character, ways
creatively. mood; perhaps have breaks in time. tricky vocabulary. balanced sentences around semi- (minor ~, balanced ~ around semi-colons. of controlling pace.
Have some types of repetition in my I consistently usually use standard colons. My sentences work well as Create a full range of creative and suitable
piece to build tension. English. a whole to create a mood. literary features – onto plan.
[: ; … reminder.]
Write a piece which Play around with the order of events; My punctuation is accurate for basic Use a range of sentences which are Produce a list of harder words and spellings, aimed Plan the order of events.
alternates between maybe starting with something to punctuation. I try out : and/or ; drawn mostly from numbers 7-20. at making the reader think about their effect, Note several ways of playing with
two narratives, hook my readers. I spell common words well and some Short sentences are used for including adverbs. Write a checklist of advanced structure, e.g. time shifts, repetition of
linking the stories Show control in how I pace my piece. more tricky vocabulary. impact. A mood is created by my sentence types to include. Write a strong range of actions.
together. Create a sense of tension in my piece. I usually use Standard English. choices. literary devices onto the plan. Plan how to build up to an end climax .
You include a mixture of simple, Know how to use a colon, semi-colon and ellipsis –
compound and complex sentences. add to the plan.
Write two narrative Follow a clear structure in my piece, I use some punctuation Use sentences drawn mostly from Produce a list of key spellings and words which fit Plan the order of events.
versions of the from start to middle to end. correctly. , . ? ! numbers 1-6. the mood of my piece, including adjectives. Include a simple structure device, e.g.
same story, from Make sure my piece fits together I can spell most common words. Your sentences usually make sense. Write a checklist of a variety of sentence types to time shifts.
different points of clearly and makes sense. I use standard English sometimes. You write mostly simple and use. Write some literary devices onto the plan.
view. occasional compound sentences. Know how to use a colon – add to plan.
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