Vary the length of sentences

Next week the national tests are kicking off in English and for one week now we have prepared by practicing writing argumentative essays. We have also had a look at what differs informal language from the formal one and sentence structure is an important part of that too. The following little piece is a bit reminiscent of a poem and indeed a valuable reminder to vary the length of the sentences in a piece of writing. Because we all want to create music! 

Snapshot - there are some national tests to correct and assess....

Pile shows all the national tests I have to correct and assess within three weeks. Around 580 tests = 10 minutes á 580 = 5800 minutes = close to 97 hours = more than two whole weeks of work. I get three days "off" to work my way through the pile....then it's up to me! But, wait, I am supposed to still have all my lessons and to keep doing everything else on top of this? I sure am! It's indeed a crazy situation, one that needs to improve! 

Preparing for the national tests - things to have a look at before the tests

Click HERE for preparation material for the national tests. 

In the material you will find 1. Reporting verbs 2. Linking words and phrases (sentence connectors) and 3. Useful phrases for oral interaction - giving and asking for opinions. Have a look at all of them as they will be useful for the writing and speaking tests. There will be more preparation in class when we meet. 

Year 9 - write an essay (A Letter to Connect)

source: http://nafs.gu.se/prov_engelska/exempel_provuppgifter/engelska_ak9_exempeluppg

During week 15 you will get the chance to work on your writing by composing an essay on the topic above. You will then get formative feedback to improve your writing for the national test part C.