GCSE English Language 2017/18 Session 7 Today’s Learning Objectives: 1. Review skills of approaching the Q3 structure question. 2. SP&G – understand how to correctly use the apostrophe. FS Maths: counting lines and paragraphs; timings and mark schemes

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SP&G – the apostrophe Used to show possession or elision (abbreviation) Eg. The boy’s toys (possession – one boy) But: the boys’ toys (more than one boy…)

SP&G – elision & possession The towns covered in football paraphernalia The man hadn’t thought the cars engines wouldve made this much noise. The weeks weather forecast looked promising. The schools discipline policy was a shambles.

SP&G – its or it’s? Its or it’s? It’s = it is it has Its = possession (belonging to it) like my, your, his, her, our, their It’s is an exception to the ..’s shows possession rule. It’s NEVER shows possession.

Quick Quiz - It’s or its ____ freezing today. The dog licked ____ bowl squeaky clean. English is great because ____ much easier than maths. Did you watch “Bake off”? ____ finished. The massive crow flapped ____ wings. My shed has lost ____ roof.

Malala Yousafzai: Book 1 page 64 & 65 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23241937

Pair work: BRITISH VALUES (2) democracy law liberty tolerance faith belief values respect

Story openings

Don’t forget CANES Ask yourself how the writer has established (where appropriate): Character Atmosphere Narrative Events Setting

Bk 1 pages 122-123 Activity 1 – Exploring connotations (Extension – connotations of colours) Activity 3 – Find the quotations 9 key language terms to learn: simile metaphor personification juxtaposition contrast hyperbole repetition symbolism pathetic fallacy

‘Structural features’ syntax discourse markers and connectives Themes/ tone sentence patterns introduction to and development of character Perspective/ setting (think of a camera!) Narration, viewpoint and narrowing focus Sequence of events/ pacing/ hinge points/ ‘pause – freeze’

Punctuating dialogue…! Write the opening to a story based on the season of autumn. Third person Think CANES! Strong first sentence Punctuating dialogue…!

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