English // Writing Composition

Writing Techniques for Effect

Apply growing knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and text structure to writing — drawing on literary and rhetorical devices from reading (e.g., rhetorical questions, tricolon, anaphora, contrast) to enhance impact

Ages
11 to 14
Type
Method
Builds on
3 topics
Leads to
1 topic
Standards
5 codes

Quick check

When the learner edits a piece of their writing, do they make choices about word order, sentence structure, or vocabulary to make the writing more powerful or clearer?

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Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Use a rhetorical question or tricolon deliberately in a persuasive piece and explain the intended effect
  • Employ varied sentence openings and structures to maintain reader interest across a whole piece
  • Draw on a literary device encountered in reading and apply it consciously in own writing

Topic // Map

Where this fits

What to learn first and what this topic opens up, with the reason for each link. Required links come first.
  • RequiredMust come first
  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

Before this

3 topics
  • Vivid Word ChoicesRequired

    Writing Composition // Ages 8 to 10

    Applying rhetorical devices extends KS2 choosing precise and vivid words

  • Figurative Language and Literary DevicesRequired

    Reading Comprehension // Ages 11 to 14

    Using literary devices in writing requires recognising them in reading first

  • Writing Across GenresRequired

    Writing Composition // Ages 11 to 14

    Applying rhetorical devices (tricolon, anaphora, rhetorical questions) to enhance writing impact builds on the prior ability to write confidently for a wide range of purposes and forms beyond narrative

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Writing Techniques for Effect

Ages 11 to 14 // Method

Leads to

1 topic
  • Persuasive WritingHelpful

    Writing Composition // Ages 11 to 14

    Argument writing benefits from conscious application of rhetorical and literary devices drawn from reading — the student who can use tricolon or contrast intentionally will write more persuasive arguments

Topic // Standards

Curriculum standards

Codes for the curriculum statements this topic maps to. Each publisher owns its standard text.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.6.4W.7.4W.8.4
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
KS3-ENG-W-1cKS3-ENG-W-1d

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