Descriptive writing Year 11

Descriptive writing II Learning objectives To demonstrate planning and writing skills. To use language, form and varied vocabulary to create an interesting narrative. Descriptive writing II

starter Breaking out of the comfort zone into the challenging zone. You will .have to follow my instructions as I simultaneously wake you up and bring you out of your comfort zone. This should get your brain whirring so you are ready to work starter

Today’s writing assignment You have two pieces of paper on your desk. On one you are to plan a descriptive piece; on the other you are to write a descriptive piece. 450 words is your absolute maximum. No more. Today’s writing assignment

Writing assignment This is not an “assessment”. It is a chance for us to get our baseline descriptive writing mark so we know what we are working with. Pick ONE of the following two tasks. Writing assignment

You are accidentally locked in your school after everyone has left You are accidentally locked in your school after everyone has left. Describe the atmosphere and how this makes you feel. You arrive at an airport or railway station to discover that there is a long delay. Describe what you see and hear, and your thoughts and feelings while you are waiting. tasks

Read both texts in Unit 2 of CIE Work book – complete tasks 9a and 9b on summary writing homework