Put the following connectives under the right heading:Similarly However Furthermore In addition Above all MoreoverWhereas Equally important On the other hand Likewise Nevertheless In contrast

Adding information

Similarities Differences Emphasis

Ext: can you add anymore? Write three sentences, using the connectives below

Empathetic writingLO: To sequence my ideas

Empathetic writingLO: To sequence my ideas

You are going to write a diary entry

explaining your thought and feelings

My thoughts about the island/living on the island

What I think of the other characters

My experiences on the island and the challenges I have faced

How I have dealt with the challenges

My hopes for the future

In a diary entry you need to include:• Write about the past and present• Write in first person ‘I’ • Give your point of view/opinion• Best or most memorable event• Write about your feelings• Write about other characters• Share your secrets• Include information and detail

1. Copy the iSPACE mnemonic down into your book:I = -ing wordsS = A SimileP = A PrepositionsA = An AdjectiveC = A ConnectiveE = -ed words

2. Write down three reasons why writers might vary the way they start sentences

Empathetic writingLO: To develop detail in my writing

What are the features of a diary entry?

Ext: If you kept a diary, what might you include in itand why?

How do you develop detail?

Each of these sentences could be a topic sentence for a paragraph, some short, some long.Choose one and write it now.

Linking paragraphs

1) Use connectives (on cupboard doors or above the exit!)

2) ‘Echo’ a word or phrase from the last sentence of the previous paragraph in the new one.

3) End one paragraph on a question and begin the next one on an answer.

Today was a horrendous day. Never did I think I would be subject to such humiliation and cruelty at the hands of others. Never did I think I would feel so vulnerable. I understood that the boys needed to make a fire, but was it really necessary to take my glasses from me to do this? I was particularly hurt by Ralph’s lack of understanding. He really does not understand how much I rely on my glasses, without them I am as blind as a bat. It seemed that all he cared about was taking charge! He rarely listens to me and shows a complete lack of respect. Despite this, I still support him and want us all to be safe and eventually be rescued so we can return to our families.