Language features

Language features should be used throughout the IPEELL process. This section demonstrates how to use language features to extend students' writing. When looking at more detailed models, discuss more ambitious language features and a greater range of links as appropriate for the text type and subject. Look at a model of the text type you are working on and ask students to identify specific techniques that have been used. This will help them understand typical features of each text type (as outlined in Stage 1). For example, in persuasive writing, certain techniques are recognised as being particularly effective: The use of pronouns – “We want you and your parents to feel happy…” Rhetorical questions – “Why wouldn’t you want to go on this brilliant visit?” Alliteration – “There is a wide range of amazing adventurous activities…” Bold assertion – “It is clearly the right thing to do!” Facts and statistics – “Last year, 9 out of 10 visitors said…” Repetition – “You will be able to overcome your fears, overcome your shyness, overcome your…” Additional materials have been provided to support this approach and you can use real examples of text types for students to analyse as well. Advertising materials can be good examples of persuasive writing and there might be examples of instructive texts around the school in the form of fire safety posters or school rules.