GCSE English Language Writing Workshops
GCSE English Language Writing Workshops
A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE English Language qualifications.
£8.25
GBP
Overview
Writing Workshops provide a practice-based approach to developing writing skills for GCSE English Language. Suitable for all specifications, this print Student Book will inspire students as writers at GCSE and beyond. The resource draws on DfE and NATE guidance and the authors’ experience in successfully running writing workshops at GCSE for many years. Each of the 17 units covers a different writing focus and builds to a specific outcome. See also our Writing Workshop print and digital pack which comprises of a print Student book, the enhanced digital edition and a free Teacher’s Resource.
Features
- Suitable for all GCSE specifications.
- A practice-based approach to developing writing skills, with a specific focus and outcome.
- Includes creative, narrative, descriptive and discursive writing tasks which build communication, organisation and accuracy skills.
- Resources are suitable for all ability levels.
- Teacher’s Resource available.
Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Word power
- 2. Setting the scene
- 3. This is how to organise writing. No it isn't.
- 4. Lists in a sentence
- 5. Lists of three
- 6. The power of speech
- 7. Banning words
- 8. Don't stop the train 1
- 9. Don't stop the train 2
- 10. Language bites
- 11. Pitching in
- 12. Instruct and advise with style
- 13. Create drama and suspense
- 14. It was a dark and stormy sentence
- 15. Pete can't speak, but you can
- 16. In someone else's shoes
- 17. Which side are you on?
- Glossary
- Acknowledgements
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