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Writing with Adverbs
"Writing with Adverbs" models how to compose sentences using adverbs.
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'The Twisted Tree': writing an article about Mormor's death
Pupil outcome: I can write an article about Mormor’s death that includes a variety of sentence types for different effects. Key learning points: - Writing with focus – one sentence at a time – allows you to carefully craft each sentence....
Englishing
Sentence Variation - A Writing Guide for Sentence Structure
Sentence variety reduces repetition in a piece of writing and emphasizes important points in the text. Sentence variety can be introduced to the beginning of sentences by starting a sentence with an adverb, starting a sentence with a...
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Writing the end of the story, building suspense: 'Jack and the Beanstalk'
Pupil outcome: I can write the end of a traditional tale, building suspense. Key learning points: - Two ideas can be joined using a joining word, 'and' - Exclamation marks can be used to show surprise, such as when the giant follows Jack...
The Learning Depot
How To Reduce the Adverb Clause (free PDF)
This lesson is an introduction to reducing adverb or adverbial clauses. There may be times when you will want to reduce the adverb clause. The reduced adverb clause is especially used in formal writing by adding variety to your sentence...
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How to Use ‘Albeit’ for Higher Writing Scores
Today you’ll learn how to use the linking word ‘albeit’ for higher writing scores.
Recently, I posted about the high-level linking word ‘albeit’, and noticed that most students did not know...
Recently, I posted about the high-level linking word ‘albeit’, and noticed that most students did not know...
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IELTS Writing Tips: Use Commas for Emphasis
Today you’ll learn how to add adverbs with commas for emphasis in IELTS Writing.
Wonderscape
Enhancing Narratives with Adjectives and Adverbs
Discover how to use adjectives and adverbs to add color and detail to your stories, such as describing a vacation to the Grand Canyon. Learn about descriptive adjectives, adjectives of quantity, and number adjectives to make your...
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Practising writing direct speech for 'Whale Rider'
Pupil outcome: I can write sentences using accurate speech punctuation. Key learning points: - Direct speech is the term used for a person speaking out loud in a text. - Speech first is punctuated with inverted commas and a comma,...
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Write about a friend: 'il' and 'elle' meaning 'it'
Pupil outcome: I can write about a friend using 'être' and 'avoir' and a range of adjectives, conjunctions and adverbs. Key learning points: - é/-er/-ez sounds like écrire - 'il' and 'elle' mean 'it' when replacing a noun - Use...
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L'école chez nous: extended writing and speaking
Pupil outcome: I can describe school experiences, preferences and strengths using a range of adjectives, comparatives and superlatives and interesting vocabulary. Key learning points: - Comparative and superlative adverbs can be used to...
Englishing
Balanced Sentences (Writing Tips)
In this insightful video lesson, we delve into the intricacies of crafting balanced sentences to elevate your writing to new heights. Join us as we explore the art of equilibrium in composition, revealing the secrets to achieving a...
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The Perfect Hyperbole for IELTS Speaking and Writing
Today you’ll find out how to use hyperbole with the adverb “catastrophically” on the IELTS exam.
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Writing the end of a letter: 'Anna Hibiscus' Song'
Pupil outcome: I can write questions to a character using a question mark. Key learning points: - A letter may include questions which you have to reply to - A further question might be asked at the end of the letter so someone can reply...
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Life at home: building sentences, present tense singular
Pupil outcome: I can use weak verbs in the present tense in singular persons to translate or write a letter to a penfriend in German. Key learning points: - [u] can be either short (followed by 2 or more consonants) or long (followed by...
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Prepositional Phrases: Master Them in Minutes!
Learn the rules of preposition phrases and how to use them confidently in your writing and speaking. Understanding prepositional phrases is a crucial part of English grammar, and with this video, you'll be well on your way to language...
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Familie und Freunde: translation, comprehension, conversation
Pupil outcome: I can use a variety of vocabulary and grammatical structures to understand and talk about friends and family. Key learning points: - We use possessive adjectives frequently when talking about friends and family. - The...
Ereading Worksheets
Adverbs | Parts of Speech App
Give grammar instruction a boost with a video showcasing adverbs! Gain insight into what adverbs are, how to write them, and how to correctly use the words good and well in a sentence. Following the detailed...
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Independent & Dependent Clauses: Subordination & Coordination
Here’s a short video that models for viewers how to use independent and dependent clauses to enrich their writing. With the help of FANBOYS, coordinating conjunctions, (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So) and the proper punctuation, writers...