KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Writing: Writing to Describe Part 4 - Explained

The video tutorial explores the role of description in writing, emphasizing its importance across various texts. It discusses the context and viewpoint in writing, using an extract from 'Great Expectations' to illustrate the 'show, not tell' technique. The tutorial poses questions about the setting, time, and voice in the text, providing detailed answers and explanations to enhance understanding.

What is a key aspect of all writing, regardless of audience or purpose?

• Narrative structure

• Dialogue

• Character development

• Description

Which narrative perspective involves the character directly speaking?

• First person

• Second person

• Omniscient

• Third person

In the extract from 'Great Expectations', what literary technique is emphasized for illustrating character emotions?

• Foreshadowing

• Direct narration

• Show, not tell

• Metaphor

Where is the setting of the described scene in 'Great Expectations'?

• A marketplace

• A forest

• A riverbank

• A churchyard

What indicates the time of day in the 'Great Expectations' extract?

• The presence of stars

• The mention of a clock

• The detailed visibility of objects

• The sound of birds