Year 8 English: Analyzing Columbus' Discovery & Writing Non-Fiction Techniques, Summaries of English Language

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English - Language analysis and

non-fiction writing revision

Techniques to revise

Definition Definition in my own words

Alliteration

Fact

Opinion

Rhetorical question

Repetition

Emotive Language

Statistics

Triple

Write the definitions for each technique in the middle column and then write your own example in the third column.

If you need help, you can use the definitions below, but they’re not in the right order. Read each one carefully and place it next to the correct term.

 When you repeat a word or phrase  Two or more words in a sentence that start with the same letter or sound  Words that create or show emotion  A statement that is true  When you use three adjectives in a row  When you ask a question that does not require an answer, it is meant to encourage your reader/audience to reflect  When you share your own personal viewpoint  When you use percentages or fractions to make a point

Q1- Retrieval: (KPI 1) Reread Source A (Columbus’ letter). Tick the four statements from below which are

true.

He sailed to the Indies in 33 days

The voyage was difficult and there were lots of storms On the islands he discovered, there were no governments Columbus used good quality maps and charts to figure out where he had landed

He discovered lots of islands, which were inhabited by lots of people

The weather was the only thing that made landing the boat difficult.

Columbus decided that he would carry on sailing to find more land.

Columbus and his men took possession of the islands for the King and Queen.

Q2 - Comparison of writer's methods ( KPI 2: Analysis )

For this question, you need to refer to the whole of Source A , together with the whole of Source B.

How do the writers convey their different perspectives on Christopher Columbus? a) Complete the grid below:

Text: What is Columbus like? Can you find a quote to prove your idea?

What techniques/ methods/key words does the writer use? Effect? A

B

b) Write up your ideas in a paragraph, you could:

• start by comparing the different perspectives on what Columbus is like
• support your ideas with quotes from both texts.
• analyse and compare the methods and language the writers use to convey their different perspectives

Possible sentence starters to use:

Statement

(what is Columbus like?)

Quotation Techniques/methods

And effect

Source A presents the

notion/concept that…

This is most prominently

exemplified through the

lines…

The writer’s use of [enter

technique/word

implies….

This creates the effect

of…

Source B conveys the

idea/impression that…

This similarity/difference

is most notable through

the quotation…

The use of the [enter

technique or word class]

suggests that…

This influences the reader

to feel…

Answer booklet

Techniques to revise

Alliteration Two or more words in a sentence that start with the same letter or sound.

The green grass grew.

Fact A statement that is true. It is the year 2019.

Opinion When you share your own personal viewpoint.

I prefer carrots to peas.

Rhetorical question

When you ask a question that does not require an answer, it is meant to encourage your reader/audience to reflect.

How would you feel if you were in their position?

Repetition When you repeat a word or phrase. Don’t do that again. I said don’t!

Emotive Language

Words that create or show emotion. Terrified, ecstatic, livid.

Statistics When you use percentages or fractions to make a point.

67% of people agreed that summer was the best season.

Triple When you use three adjectives in a row. It was amazing, fantastic, incredible.

Q1- retrieval: KPI 1. Reread Source A (Columbus’ letter). Tick the four statements from below which are

true.

He sailed to the Indies in 33 days

The voyage was difficult and there were lots of storms On the islands he discovered, there were no governments Columbus used good quality maps and charts to figure out where he had landed

He discovered lots of islands, which were inhabited by lots of people

The weather was the only thing that made landing the boat difficult.

Columbus decided that he would carry on sailing to find more land.

Columbus and his men took possession of the islands for the King and Queen.

Q2 - comparison of writer's methods – analysis. KPI 2.

For this question, you need to refer to the whole of Source A , together with the whole of Source B.

How do the writers convey their different perspectives on Christopher Columbus?

a) Complete the grid below:

Text: What is Columbus like? Can you find a quote to prove your idea?

What techniques/ methods/key words does the writer use? Effect? A Presents Christopher Columbus as successful because of his expeditions.

‘As I know you will be rejoiced at the glorious success that our Lord has given me’

Verb ‘rejoiced’ shows it is a great occasion.

Adjective ‘glorious’ Positive attitude towards the experience.