Uplevelling Your Writing At KS3 and KS4
Ms Cox
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Tips / Samples
Task 1: Which do you think are the most important skills to demonstrate to achieve the highest grades?
Task 2
What are your strengths or weaknesses?
Use the PEE technique when expressing an opinion.
Paragraph your work - using topic sentences where appropriate.
Use complex sentences, in addition to compound and simple ones.
Use a wide range of punctuation marks [. ! ? : ; ' , () ... - - ]
Use ambitious and varied vocabulary.
Use a wide range of connectives for cohesion.
(Eventually, Finally, Besides, Nevertheless)
Be original and imaginative in narrative writing; logical, and persuasive in arguing a point; and make sure you inform and comment if reviewing.
Make sure you spell accurately even if this means choosing simple vocabulary.
Keep your writing formal and appropriate to the purpose.