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Revising Writing

This lesson explores the importance of adverbs in writing and how they enhance expression. Students will learn to identify adverbs and their functions while crafting sentences that incorporate selected adverbs. They will rearrange their sentences for varied effects and consider using sophisticated discourse markers for added depth. In group discussions, five key features of great writing will be identified and ranked. Finally, students will synthesize their skills by applying adverbs and discourse markers in concise written responses to various prompts, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively.

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Revising Writing

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  1. Revising Writing

  2. Adverbs What is an adverb? Can you identify adverbs below? It shows that there is a need to teach students about adverbs Surprisingly, is shows that there is a need to teach students about adverbs. It shows there is a need, surprisingly, to teach students about adverbs.

  3. Select three of the following adverbs and craft A* sentences: • Interestingly,Confusingly, • Shockingly,Funnily, • Strangely,Bizarrely, • Worryingly,Ironically, • Intriguingly,  Lovingly,

  4. Can you use adverbs elsewhere in your sentences to create interesting effects? Try rearranging your three sentences. *For bonus points, can you also use sophisticated discourse markers in your three redrafted sentences?*

  5. Great writing In groups, discuss what are the five key features of great writing. - Rank your choices and be prepared to justify them

  6. Synthesizing your skills Combine using your ‘five key features of great writing’ with using adverbs and discourse markers skillfully in an answer to one of the following questions, in only 15 minutes:

  7. Inform an audience of parents about the pressures of school for a school newsletter. • Explain about a topic you are passionate about to an assembly of GCSE students. • ‘Computer games have a harmful influence upon society.’ Argue for or against this statement. • Persuade tourists to visit your city in the summer in an online ‘VisitMyCity’ website.

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