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English: Natural World: 2 of 3 English: Private Peaceful: 3 of 3

Key Vocabulary: Outsiders Model persuasive speech: David Attenborough Key Vocabulary: 'Private Peaceful' Model analytical paragraph

Non-negotiables Is this how our story is due to end? A tale of the smartest species doomed Non-negotiables The writer uses precise verbs to create the impression that
by that all too human characteristic of failing to see the bigger picture in Tommo is frightened and unprepared. We know this when he
1 Purpose The reason something is made or done. 1 Analyse To examine something in detail
pursuit of short-term goals. Perhaps the fact that the people most says, ‘We have trained for this time and again, but nonetheless
2 Audience A group of people that are watching and listening to you. affected by climate change are no longer some imagined future 2 Context The idea or situation something relates to, helping it to be understood we fumble clumsily, feverishly with our gas masks’. The verb

3 Form A type or kind of something. generation, but young people alive today, perhaps that will give us the ‘fumble’ tells us that despite practice, Tommo is unprepared for
impetus we need to rewrite our story, to turn this tragedy into a triumph. 3 Flashback A short part of a story or play that goes back to events in the past
4 Argument Statements that try to convince people of your opinion the reality of a Gas attack as he struggles to get his mask on. In
We are after all, the greatest problem solvers to have ever existed on
5 Persuade Giving good reasons why something should be done. 4 Inference Coming to a conclusion based on the information you already have addition, the adverbs, ‘ clumsily/feverishly’ highlight how
Earth. We now understand this problem. We know how to stop the
6 Structure The way something is made, built or organised. number rising and put it in reverse. We must recapture billions of tons of 5 Quotation A phrase or short piece of writing from a longer work of literature inexperienced and alarmed Tommo is feeling. The reader is

carbon from the air. We must fix our sights on keeping one and a half worried that Tommo will die or become ill from the attack.
Grow your vocabulary 6 Symbolism The use of a sign, shape or object to represent something else
degrees within reach. A new industrial revolution, powered by millions of This raises tension and helps us to understand how dangerous
7 Environment Natural surroundings in which you live or exist. sustainable innovations, is essential, and is indeed already beginning. Grow your vocabulary WW1 was.

8 Fundamental Things, activities or ideas that are very important. 7 Distraught Very worried and upset
AFORESTER Techniques

9 Impassioned Expressing strong feelings about something in a forceful way. Alliteration 8 Blaspheme Speak disrespectfully about God or sacred things Questions to ask ourselves about Literature
Facts • What does the text make you feel?
10 Catastrophic Involving or causing great damage or suffering. 9 Agitated Feeling or appearing troubled or nervous
Opinions • What idea is being presented about a certain character?
11 Like-minded People who have similar opinions, ideas, attitudes or beliefs. Repetition 10 Righteous Morally good and right • What theme or idea does the text explore?
Emotive Language • How the writer convey certain emotions?
12 Opposed Something you disagree or disapprove of. Statistics 11 Immaculate Perfectly clean, near and tidy • How does the writer use certain methods?

13 Astounding Shocked or amazed that something could exist or happen. Triplets 12 Indelicate Having a lack of sensitivity • How are the ideas being expressed?
Exaggeration 13 Mutinous Refusing to obey orders • Why does the writer want to make you feel that way?
14 Outraged Extremely angry; furious. Rhetorical Questions • Why does the writer use language that way?
14 Subdued Quiet and reflective