Year 8 · English
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Focus on using rhetorical and literary devices in writing. Open support for “Vary Your Word Choice Using Synonyms”, then explain the idea in your own words.
Year 8 learners practise using rhetorical and literary devices in writing.
The activities include Vary Your Word Choice Using Synonyms, Identify Rhetorical Devices and Explore Their Effects, Compare Spoken and Written English, and related practice. The checked support below includes video, teaching, worksheet, interactive. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.
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- Vary Your Word Choice Using Synonyms — support from YouTube — POC English
- Identify Rhetorical Devices and Explore Their Effects — support from Oak National Academy
- Compare Spoken and Written English — support from Oak National Academy
- Explore Literary Devices and Their Effects — support from Oak National Academy
- Identify Differences Between Spoken and Written English — support from Oak National Academy
- Identify Some Rhetorical Devices — support from Oak National Academy
- Use Synonyms to Vary Vocabulary — support from YouTube — BrillaBee
- Know When To Use Formal or Informal Language — support from YouTube — Bristol Council: Employment, Skills & Learning
- Practise Descriptive Writing Techniques — support from Oak National Academy
- Understand How to Write a Formal Letter — support from YouTube — Learn Easy English
- Use Literary Devices — support from Oak National Academy
- Use Standard Written and Spoken English — support from Oak National Academy
- Use Synonyms to Vary Word Choices — support from YouTube — POC English
- Narrative and travel writing: supporting resources — support from Oak National Academy
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Watch it explained
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Synonyms for 10 common English words
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The Power Of Rhetoric In Writing
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Delivering Persuasive Speeches
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Using Figurative Language To Create An Atmosphere
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Developing Active Listening Skills
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Aristotle's Triad
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SET 8 | Vocabulary Synonyms Quiz | 11+ English Preparation | Boost Your Word Power
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Formal vs Informal writing
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Using Semantic Fields To Create An Atmosphere
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How to write a formal letter
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Using A Motif In Your Writing
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Planning A Narrative
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Using Synonyms to Improve Vocabulary PowerPoint
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The Power Of Rhetoric In Writing lesson slides
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An Introduction to Rhetorical Devices Lesson Pack
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Delivering Persuasive Speeches lesson slides
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An Introduction to Audience Lesson Pack
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Using Figurative Language To Create An Atmosphere lesson slides
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An Introduction to Language Lesson Pack
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Developing Active Listening Skills lesson slides
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Aristotle's Triad lesson slides
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Informal Letter and Transactional Writing Lesson Pack
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Formal Letters Lesson Pack
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Using Semantic Fields To Create An Atmosphere lesson slides
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Describing a Setting Cover Lesson Pack
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KS3 Formal Letters Lesson Pack
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Using A Motif In Your Writing lesson slides
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The Great Grammar Quiz Lesson Pack
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Planning A Narrative lesson slides
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Writing A Full Narrative Piece Using The Five Part Narrative Structure lesson slides
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Travellers' Tales 3: Create Your Own Travel Writing
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The Power Of Rhetoric In Writing worksheet and quizzes
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Delivering Persuasive Speeches worksheet and quizzes
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Using Figurative Language To Create An Atmosphere worksheet and quizzes
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Developing Active Listening Skills worksheet and quizzes
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Aristotle's Triad worksheet and quizzes
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Using Semantic Fields To Create An Atmosphere worksheet and quizzes
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Using A Motif In Your Writing worksheet and quizzes
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Planning A Narrative worksheet and quizzes
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Print and finish
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Synonym and Antonym Practice for 6th–8th Grade
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Vocabulary Word Study Worksheet
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Sixth Grade Parts of Speech Review Activity Sheets
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