1. Common Assessment 1 Someone Important To Me

2. Personal Writing Plan first and then write about a person who is important to you. This must be someone you know well – it should not be a celebrity or sports star. You will write about this person, giving a full description of who he or she is. Why does he or she mean so much to you? Can you give an example of how he or she helps or inspires you? What would have happened in your life if it was not for him or her?

3. A rhetorical questions asks the reader a direct question, but doesn’t require an answer. It’s a great way to make the reader think. Rhetorical Questions Do you know how much a special person can inspire us? Where would we be without friends or family? Can you imagine life without your best friend?

4. Emotive language means words that create a strong impression. Emotive Language A lionhearted warrior. A fearless pioneer. A good person He befriended the unwanted. He defended the hopeless. He helped others.

5. A simile compares one thing to another using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’. Similes Bravery She was minding the shop doorway like a lioness guarding her young. Intelligence His mind was as sharp as a knife. Kind His kindness was like gentle sunshine on a winter’s day.