KS2 Writing Skills & Vocabulary Flashcards

What is the purpose of a plan before writing?

Answer: To organise ideas and structure the writing before starting

Planning helps organise ideas, ensures a logical structure, and prevents getting stuck. A good plan includes the beginning, middle, and end, or key points to cover, saving time and improving quality.

Which of the following shows the correct use of a dash for effect?

Answer: She was scared — very scared indeed.

A dash can be used to add emphasis or a dramatic pause. 'She was scared — very scared indeed' uses the dash to create impact by drawing attention to just how scared she was.

What is the purpose of a paragraph?

Answer: To group related ideas together

Paragraphs group related ideas together, making writing clearer and easier to read. A new paragraph is started for a new time, place, topic, or speaker (TIPTOP).

Which connective shows contrast between two ideas?

Answer: However

'However' is an adversative connective that shows contrast or contradiction. 'Therefore' and 'as a result' show consequence; 'furthermore' adds a point. 'However' introduces an opposing idea.

What does the term 'audience' mean in writing?

Answer: The person or group the writing is intended for

Audience means who the writing is aimed at. Knowing your audience affects vocabulary choices, tone, formality, and content. A letter to a friend uses different language from a report for a head teacher.

Which of the following opening sentences would best hook a reader into a story?

Answer: The dragon had been asleep for a thousand years — until now.

A good story opening hooks the reader immediately with mystery, action, or intrigue. 'The dragon had been asleep for a thousand years — until now' creates immediate tension and makes the reader want to know more.