Mr Handley Year 10 English 2015: marzo 2016

jueves, 31 de marzo de 2016

Practice writing task - Short Story

Create your own narrative based on the image provided.

You must write 300-400 words.

Include:

-A clear narrative structure

-‘Showing not telling’

-Adverbs:

-of manner and frequency

-Direct speech

-Connectives

-A variety of past tenses

-Shoud + have + Past Participle

lunes, 28 de marzo de 2016

STORY TELLING - Connectives

Therefore / Consequently / Hence/ Thus = as a result / for this reason

Example: The little girl could not reach the doll, and could not help it down, and therefore she cried.

(Even) Though / Although / In spite of / despite

•Example :

–Although he didn’t quite trust her, he decided that the best option was to follow her.

–In spite of not quite trusting her, he decided that the best option was to follow her.

Otherwise/ Unless

•Example :

–He had to do it, otherwise his peers would mock him forerver.

–He had to do it, unless he wanted his peers to mock him forever.

Furthermore / Moreover / Besides = In addition / Another thing

•Example : This governor is an incompetent leader. Furthermore, his government is financially irresponsible.

However / Nevertheless

Example:

He was petrified and he was shaking. However, he continued down the creepy corridor.

http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=233 (EXERCISE 3 ONLY!)

http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=1792

miércoles, 16 de marzo de 2016

Task One

When you use speech marks you need to remember the rule – new speaker, new line.
Copy and paste this passage into your word document. I’ve put in all the punctuation so make sure you copy that carefully. When you correct the passage make sure that you put each new speaker on a new line.

“I want to go swimming,” said Matthew. “I can’t stand staying in doors all day.” “I thought you had homework to do,” said Mum. “Oh Mum,” said Matthew. “I’ve almost finished it. Can’t I just take an hour off.” “Yes you can take an hour off,” said Mum. “But only when you’ve finished your work.” “But it’ll be closed if I don’t go soon!” said Bob. “Then you’d better get a move on, hadn’t you?” said Mum.

Task Two

This time you also have to add the speech marks in the correct places. It is quite tricky. You’ll probably need to read through the passage several time to work out what each character is saying.

Excuse me, said the man. Can you tell me what the time is? I think it’s about 8 o’clock, replied Graham. I haven’t got my watch on but I remember seeing the time on the town hall clock a few minutes ago. The town hall! said the man. That’s just what I’m looking for. Can you point me in the right direction? Certainly, said Graham. You just go down there past the bank, turn left, go straight on and the town hall will be on your right hand side. Brilliant, said the man, Thanks for your help. That’s okay, said Graham.

Extension Task

Consolidate what you’ve learnt. Write a passage that uses direct speech. Show me that you know where to put speech marks and other punctuation. Show me that you can remember to start a new line for each new speaker.

Some suggestions for what your passage could be about:
(a) Two friends having a chat about last night’s television.
(b) A person going to buy a car/computer etc. from a salesperson.
(c) A telephone conversation between a person who is reporting a lost pet and a policeman.

martes, 15 de marzo de 2016

Story Telling - Narrative Structure

•Exposition –

the part of the story that sets the scene and introduces characters

•Complicating action –

The part of the story where the lives of the characters are complicated in some way

•Climax (after the temporary resolution, the reappearingcomplication)–

The point where suspense is highest and matters are most threatening

•Resolution –

A solution for the complication is introduced – it may not be a happy one!

I should have let her know what was happening but I forgot.
He should have sent everybody a reminder by email.
They should have remembered that their guests don't eat pork.

We can also use 'should have' to speculate about events that may or may not have happened.

She should have got the letter this morning. I expect she'll give us a call about it later.
He should have arrived at his office by now. Let's try ringing him.
They should have all read that first email by this stage. It's time to send the next one.

We can use ' should not have' to speculate negatively about what may or may not have happened.

She shouldn't have left work yet. I'll call her office.
He shouldn't have boarded his plane yet. We can probably still get hold of him.
They shouldn't have sent the report off for printing yet. There is still time to make changes.

We can also use 'should not have' to regret past actions.

I shouldn't have shouted at you. I apologise.
We shouldn't have left the office so late. We should have anticipated this bad traffic.
They shouldn't have sacked him. He was the most creative person on their team.

Exercises:

http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/shouldhave/exercise5.html

http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/shouldhave/exercise6.html