1. English Revision [Type the document subtitle] English revision notes Princessofislam 11/4/2013

2. A Persuasive writing checklist It is personal use I and you and we There are imperatives must, should Use emotive words Tell an anecdote to prove a point Use powerful words Include two or three short sentences at crucial moments Use a rhetorical question Use some exaggeration not too much Include facts and statistics Enliven your writing with metaphor, simile, alliteration Repetition of a word or phrase will help convince the reader Vary your punctuation one of two question marks andexclamation marks would be effective 3. How to write an effective endingThe conclusion is the ending to your writing it is the impressionthat you will leave the reader with. For a non fiction essay you needto summarise (not just repeat) your main points and provide a finalperspective on the topic. Try and use anecdotes, or humour orstatistics to conclude.If you take anything from this speech, I want you to rememberthat school uniform is unnecessary, it is ugly and mostparents can ill afford it. Why does this school persist inmaking us students suffer in this way? 97% of students and87% of parents think that students in Year 10 and 11 shouldbe given the choice to decide what they wear. Do the rightthing. You know it makes sense. 4. Finally!!Top tips for exam success: 1.Read widely and for pleasure. 2.Read non-fiction and fiction. 3.Listen carefully in class. Your teacher is an expert and wants you to gainthe highest grade possible. 4.Try completing as many practice papers as possible at home. This givesyou a feel for the timings and the sort of questions you will be asked. 5.Try and extend your vocabulary. Reading will help with this. 6.Make a list of your weaknesses is it spelling, apostrophes, planningetc. and work on them. 7.Get a good nights sleep before the exam. 8.Ensure you have at least two black / blue pens. You can do it!! 5. Try using these devices even in non fictionWhat is a simile?A simile is a comparison of two things using like or asThe frost sparkled like diamonds on the pavementWhat is a metaphor?A metaphor is a comparison of two things where one thing is anotherThe boxers iron fist crashed into the opponentWhat is emotive language?Emotive language is any language that makes people feel emotional i.e. anger, sympathyetc..There are many valid reasons why cosmetics should not be tested on animals. Thishurtful industry causes unimaginable agony to these innocent animals. Would you condoneexperiments conducted on your own child?Dont forget that you can use statistics, even if you have made them up yourself! 6. Possible questions: 4.Describe a recent journey you have made and explainhow it made you feel. 5.Write a letter advising a friend on how to cope withfeelings of anxiety. 6.Write an article for a magazine advising youngpeople how to make the most of their summer holidays. 7.Write an article for a teenage magazine describingyour bedroom. 8.Describe an event that has had a huge impact onyour and your life.