commonly misspelt I
butiful
beautiful
tommorow
tomorrow
identify
e.g. 'Identify three physical traits of Pennywise'
To recognise and name things in a text (key idea, character, event or piece of information)
Author's Purpose/Intent
The reason why the author wrote the text - the deeper meaning behind it
When is Lyndale's Swimming Carnival?
Monday 10 February
febuary
February
definatly
definitely
Imply
e.g. 'What does the author imply by having the character slam the door shut?'
To suggest or hint at something (a feeling or idea) without saying it directly
Synonyms and Antonyms
e.g. A synonym for happy is joyful
e.g. An antonym for happy is depressed
Synonyms are different words that have the SAME MEANING
Antonyms are words with OPPOSITE MEANINGS
Which two rappers famously made songs dissing each other in 2024?
Kendrick Lamar and Drake
buisness
business
embarrased
embarrassed
Analyse
e.g. 'How is friendship explored in Shrek (The Movie)?'
To break down the text into its parts (language, structure, tone, etc.) to understand the deeper meaning/author's purpose
Tone
2. The author's attitude towards the topic that they're writing about
What language is spoken in Brazil?
Portuguese
enviroment
environment
exacize
exercise
Evaluate
e.g. 'Is Shrek a good or bad person?'
To form an opinion by using evidence from the text to support it
Characterisation
e.g. Pennywise is characterised as an ancient, evil shape-shifter who preys on children
How the author creates a character through language - including their traits, thoughts, speech, etc.
can be DIRECT (the author describes the characters for us)
can be INDIRECT (we have to analyse the language of the text to understand the author's characterisation)
What 2 things can you never eat for breakfast?
Lunch and Dinner
resturant
restaurant
neccessary
necessary
Symbolise
e.g. 'What does Harry Potter's scar symbolise?'
An object/picture/colour/sound that represents a bigger idea
Figurative Language
e.g. metaphors, symbols, similies, imagery etc.
Using words to create a picture in the reader's mind instead of describing something literally
e.g. The classroom was a zoom - metaphor (makes a comparison)
Name all the states and territories of Australia
States: Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania
Territories: Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory (ACT)