Writing Techniques for Effect
Apply growing knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and text structure to writing — drawing on literary and rhetorical devices from reading (e.g., rhetorical questions, tricolon, anaphora, contrast) to enhance impact
Suggested ages 11–14
Evidence of understanding
- Use a rhetorical question or tricolon deliberately in a persuasive piece and explain the intended effect
- Employ varied sentence openings and structures to maintain reader interest across a whole piece
- Draw on a literary device encountered in reading and apply it consciously in own writing
Assessment prompt
When Writing Techniques for Effect edits a piece of their writing, do they make choices about word order, sentence structure, or vocabulary to make the writing more powerful or clearer?
Standards alignment
W.6.4
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 6
W.7.4
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 7
W.8.4
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 8
Apply knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and text structure
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 3
Draw on knowledge of literary and rhetorical devices
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 3