Progression Step 4 · Ages 11–14

English

Language Analysis & Structured Writing

Comment on writers’ methods and plan effective non-fiction and fiction pieces.

Secondary English rewards precise evidence and clear essay/paragraph structure.

Analysis

What? How? Why? – quotation, method, effect on reader.

Writing

Audience, purpose, form. Plan openings and paragraph aims.

SPaG

Ambitious vocabulary only if accurate. Proofread agreements and punctuation.

Weak: ‘The writer uses language.’ Stronger?

Name the technique and its effect with a short quote.

Practice

  1. 1. What three steps help language analysis?

  2. 2. Name two things to decide before writing.