Reading 1
Give 2 features of a 'fantasy' story.
unusual or magical settings
strange characters, such as made-up creatures or animals that can talk
impossible or improbable actions and outcomes, such as time travel
What is the purpose of an 'explanation' text?
to explain the process in achieving something
to explain how something works or why something happens
What type of text would you most likely find in a newspaper?
recount
What is a 'topic sentence'?
The sentence in which the main idea of the paragraph is stated.
What is a 'run-on sentence'?
This is when the writer puts no punctuation mark and no co-ordinating conjunction between independent clauses.
What is the purpose of a 'persuasive' text?
to argue the case for a point of view
to attempt to convince the reader
What is an 'autobiography'?
A life story written by the subject of the story.
What are the two uses of apostrophes?
contractions & to show possession
What is a 'comma' splice?
This is when two or more independent clauses are joined by just a comma and no co-ordinating conjunction.
What is an 'adverbial phrase'?
a group of words that functions in the same way as a single adverb and doesn't contain a verb
Give 2 features of a 'recount' text.
past tense
chronological order
time connectives
may be exaggerated
specific details
direct quotes
Give 2 features of a 'fable' story.
short story
untrue
often involves animals
teaches a moral at the end
What is an 'imperative'?
a command / order
What is meant by the word ‘audience’ when we are writing a text?
who you are writing for
When should you start a new paragraph in a story?
change in place, time, subject
Give 2 features of a 'myth' story.
can be a longer story
often includes monsters, gods, heroes and villains, talking animals etc.
untrue
can sometimes used to explain a wonder of nature
What is the purpose of a 'discussion' text?
to present arguments and information from differing viewpoints
Is the reading and writing part of Paper 1 fiction or non-fiction?
non-fiction
What is a 'compound sentence'?
Contains two or more main clauses of equal weight, joined by a co-ordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)
What is meant by the word ‘purpose’ when we are writing a text?
why you are writing
What is a 'biography'?
A life story written by someone else.
Give 2 features of a 'legend' story.
can be a longer story
may not be true but is often based on truth, such as a real person, place or event that people have added to over time
What are 'synonyms'?
words that have a similar meaning
What are the 5 stages of a 'story mountain'?
beginning
build-up
climax
resolution
ending
What is a 'complex sentence'?
Contains a main clause and a subordinate clause, combined with a subordinating conjunction.