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.
