Key takeaways
How to engage readers using sensory description.
A better understanding of descriptive techniques.
Understanding the ‘zooming-in’ method to structure descriptive writing.
Host: As an experienced secondary English teacher, I have taught GCSE and A-Level English (Language and Literature), Media Studies, Extended Project Qualification, Critical Thinking and Drama in a wide range of educational settings in London and Surrey (outstanding secondary schools, academies and a further education college). I am also been involved in motivating students through extracurricular activities inside and outside of school. Additionally, I have a certificate in Life Coaching.
Which words make you think of a playground: clang, smudged, misty, bumpy, peppery, stale? In this class students will get an overview of how to structure descriptive writing, imagining that they are in a playground. They will be shown how to use a range of descriptive techniques as well as how to implement an effective structure to interest readers. This class is aimed at students in Years 7 and 8 but descriptive writing is a great skill to improve upon for all ages!
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Safeguarding reminder:The safety of your child is of the utmost importance. All of our classes are pre-recorded to remove any concerns around live participation. For reruns of our past live classes, students' webcams and microphones were disabled and only the chat history, if participation was requested, is visible.
Suitable for:
This class is suitable for students in Years 7/8 or S1/S2.
Class requirements:
You will need a laptop or device with internet connection to watch the class, as well as a pen and notepad for taking notes.
*Kitan is one of our regular English tutors and we'd love for you to be able to get a sense of the type of classes she covers for students aged 11-16. Additionally, on our mission to democratise access to additional learning opportunities, we want to increase the number of free to access classes for everyone.
This means, whether you normally watch free classes or pay as you go, if you're mid-way through a free trial or on our monthly plan, this class is free and will not count as one of your class credits. Enjoy this one on us!
What to expect:
- This class will take place online via a Zoom webinar.
- For live classes, please arrive promptly. Students' cameras and microphones are disabled by default.
- For on demand classes, students will be watching a recording of a previous live class.
- Once you have signed up, you will be taken to your dashboard where you can view details of the class, and re-watch it in the future.
- Students will be sent confirmation of the class to their email address if provided.