Year 8 English: Analyzing Columbus' Discovery & Writing Non-Fiction Techniques, Summaries of English Language

Download Year 8 English: Analyzing Columbus' Discovery & Writing Non-Fiction Techniques and more Summaries English Language in PDF only on Docsity! Year 8 revision resources English English - Language analysis and non-fiction writing revision Year 8 revision resources English Techniques to revise Definition Definition in my own words Alliteration Fact Opinion Rhetorical question Repetition Emotive Language Statistics Triple Write the definitions for each technique in the middle column and then write your own example in the third column. If you need help, you can use the definitions below, but they’re not in the right order. Read each one carefully and place it next to the correct term.  When you repeat a word or phrase  Two or more words in a sentence that start with the same letter or sound  Words that create or show emotion  A statement that is true  When you use three adjectives in a row  When you ask a question that does not require an answer, it is meant to encourage your reader/audience to reflect  When you share your own personal viewpoint  When you use percentages or fractions to make a point Year 8 revision resources English Q2 - Comparison of writer's methods (KPI 2: Analysis) For this question, you need to refer to the whole of Source A, together with the whole of Source B. How do the writers convey their different perspectives on Christopher Columbus? a) Complete the grid below: Text: What is Columbus like? Can you find a quote to prove your idea? What techniques/ methods/key words does the writer use? Effect? A B b) Write up your ideas in a paragraph, you could: • start by comparing the different perspectives on what Columbus is like • support your ideas with quotes from both texts. • analyse and compare the methods and language the writers use to convey their different perspectives Possible sentence starters to use: Statement (what is Columbus like?) Quotation Techniques/methods And effect Source A presents the notion/concept that… This is most prominently exemplified through the lines… The writer’s use of [enter technique/word implies…. This creates the effect of… Source B conveys the idea/impression that… This similarity/difference is most notable through the quotation… The use of the [enter technique or word class] suggests that… This influences the reader to feel… Year 8 revision resources English Q3) – You now need to only refer to Source B, the extract ‘A historical account of Columbus’ travels, written in the 19th Century’ How does the writer use language to describe the Columbus’ experience of travelling? You could:  Identify the different things Columbus sees or does  Select useful quotations that support your ideas  Identify the techniques/word choice used by the writer and explain the effect created Possible sentence starters for question 3: Overview Quotation Term Effect The writer effectively presents the… as… This is best presented in the lines “…” The (adjective/verb/adverb/noun) ‘…’ gives the reader the impression that… The writer’s choice of language here implies…. The writer strategically creates the idea that the… is… This idea is most powerful when it says “…” The writer purposefully uses the technique of… to create the impression/imagery/idea of… Overall, this invites the reader to feel… Q4 - Writing non-fiction (KPI 6: Paragraphs) Imagine you are Christopher Columbus. Write a letter to a friend at home explaining your discovery. Remember to focus on your use of paragraphs. Aim to write between ¾ and 1 side of A4. Success criteria:  AFORREST – techniques above  Paragraphs  Range of punctuation  Sophisticated vocabulary. Year 8 revision resources English Answer booklet Techniques to revise Alliteration Two or more words in a sentence that start with the same letter or sound. The green grass grew. Fact A statement that is true. It is the year 2019. Opinion When you share your own personal viewpoint. I prefer carrots to peas. Rhetorical question When you ask a question that does not require an answer, it is meant to encourage your reader/audience to reflect. How would you feel if you were in their position? Repetition When you repeat a word or phrase. Don’t do that again. I said don’t! Emotive Language Words that create or show emotion. Terrified, ecstatic, livid. Statistics When you use percentages or fractions to make a point. 67% of people agreed that summer was the best season. Triple When you use three adjectives in a row. It was amazing, fantastic, incredible.