Paragraphs (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Quizzes
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What do paragraphs help you do in your writing?
What do paragraphs help you do in your writing?
Organise & structure ideas clearly
According to the golden rule, what should one paragraph focus on?
According to the golden rule, what should one paragraph focus on?
One main point or idea
When should you start a new paragraph?
When should you start a new paragraph?
When introducing a new idea or point
What effect can shorter paragraphs create in writing?
What effect can shorter paragraphs create in writing?
Dramatic pauses & build tension
Where are shorter paragraphs particularly effective?
Where are shorter paragraphs particularly effective?
Creative writing for suspense
Which structure works best for arguing or persuading?
Which structure works best for arguing or persuading?
Point-Evidence-Explain (PEE)
In PEE, what should the 'Point' be?
In PEE, what should the 'Point' be?
A short, clear main argument statement
What should 'Evidence' in PEE include?
What should 'Evidence' in PEE include?
Facts, statistics, quotes or examples
Why is the 'Explain' step in PEE described as crucial?
Why is the 'Explain' step in PEE described as crucial?
Shows understanding & helps convince
How should you start paragraphs in informative writing?
How should you start paragraphs in informative writing?
With a clear topic sentence
What does a topic sentence act as for the reader?
What does a topic sentence act as for the reader?
A signpost
Why is planning paragraphs before writing beneficial?
Why is planning paragraphs before writing beneficial?
Makes writing smoother & more coherent