Learn How to Craft Descriptive Writing (Mr Salles) for Grade 9 at GCSE

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0:00 Intro
0:35 The danger of COLLOQUIAL LANGUAGE
1:00 Start each sentence with a different word
2:16 Concentrate on VERBS
8:00 Avoid ADVERBS
8:48 Choosing ADJECTIVES
10:50 Language techniques, SIMILE, ONOMATOPOEIA, ALLITERATION, SIBILANCE, PERSONIFICATION, METAPHOR
14:48 More than one technique per sentence
15:50 Don't have too many examples of the senses - don't invent sounds and smells
18:20 Choose words for their sound, both harsh and soft
19:46 Summary of 11 things taught in this video
Descriptive writing needs to feel as though you would find it in a novel. It sounds natural. It won't sound like something you only do for GCSE, crammed full of descriptive techniques, like a mad meal made up of all your favourite foods. The flavours simply won't go together.
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This video teaches you how to write descriptions brilliantly, with some techniques your teacher is possibly ignoring.
Begin with powerful verbs!
Learn about the sound of your words, with alliteration, sibilance and assonance.
Understand how to build a climax with adjectives.
Discover the reason to avoid most adverbs.
Learn why personification and metaphor are better than similes.
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@jamiemccollin438 3 года назад

They were using a thesaurus to find interesting words but didn't get past 'A'. Incredible

@rheerhee2037 5 лет назад

I had my test 2 days ago. Wish I saw this then but, on the bright side, I feel as though I have gained some brain cells watching this

@chriss5828 6 лет назад

whos got lang paper 1 tomorrow?

@tombish 6 лет назад

Good Luck

@izziehaynes509 6 лет назад

Fml

@r-brown2869 6 лет назад

Free Range Egg me and I only just realised the time :)

@emilyfrancesca4010 6 лет назад

me🤦🏻‍♀️

@lilymathew2025 6 лет назад

meeeeeeeee fml

@barthstewardson2420 7 лет назад

One thing to also note as well, the use of consonance in the 4th paragraph: Absorbing "darkness" the sea "current" "accelerated." The "truculence" "contorted" all these words have the percussive "k" sound and this adds the the violent theme of the storm.

@MrSallesTeachesEnglish 7 лет назад

Very good comment Barth

@angelstarfire 6 лет назад

Awesome!

@shaaravguha3760 2 года назад

Awesome!

@dakin2958 2 года назад

Awesome!

@pikcoe 2 года назад

Awesome!

@fonziea1322 7 лет назад

So is they how much we're supposed to write because it really doesn't seem like a lot for 50 minutes

@dwdwwdw8049 5 лет назад

Alfie Andrews why tf has no one replied to this ?

@dwdwwdw8049 5 лет назад

Jeannefi Baseka true but like q5 is like bloody 40 marks

@iTzAlwxyss 5 лет назад

Lmao

@idrk1507 4 года назад

Jeannefi Baseka Yes. But sometimes quality and quantity come hand in hand. I’m not saying you have to write a lot to get high grades though.

@olliecole7163 3 года назад

I think a Q5 is supposed to be around 4 paragraphs

@LouiseOliverGames 6 лет назад

I'm a lvl 4 student at English, but now I understand why. Thank you for this

@MrSallesTeachesEnglish 6 лет назад

Keep working at it! Good luck.

@C6Wolves 3 года назад

Level 4 isn't bad but keep working and you can do much better with a few changes :)!

@alimmerali2524 3 года назад

@@C6Wolves 😂🤦🏽‍♂️ 3 years ago

@shaaravguha3760 2 года назад

@@C6Wolves Did you just tell someone who finished their A-levels to keep working at their English GCSE?

@seededbread7985 7 лет назад

Hello Prophet Salles - your favourite item of bread has come to say hello

@MrSallesTeachesEnglish 7 лет назад

Seeded Bread All the words are a student's. I just chopped out the words that weren't needed.

@Muniba.Kashif 4 года назад

this comment is really old but everytime i come back to this video its my favourite one

@deepthinker3939 3 года назад

Why do u call him a prophet?

@elestrello6564 2 года назад

@@deepthinker3939 he imposter

@miraclesicky Год назад

Hi Mr Salles! Thanks to your videos, I was able to achieve 35/40 in descriptive writing! A massive thank you and keep up the amazing content! ♥

@josephineibrahim3474 Год назад

please give some tips! that's my dream

@emilylysons8727 Год назад

Tips pls!!!

@angelstarfire 6 лет назад

Damn that much is a grade 9! Damn gotta admit it's quality over quantity. Thank you for this video!!

@abbanta3002 3 года назад

Idk anymore.... as exams get closer i start to forget things and get very anxious and worried.... i start to compare my self to others... i wanna do well in exams to look good..... like i just want the ground to swallow me up and get me away from the situation im in atm..... i revise and revise every day... averagely 6 hours a day and i just feel like its not really helping me or that im just not revising correctly..... i seriously don't know.... next week ive got mocks and i just feel like im unprepared (as always).... i usually get bad grades even though i revise and completely work my socks off.... and even after i have failed numerous times i do not give up but at this point im my life i dont even know anymore.... im year 11, I'm miserable and depressed and some how alive.... idk anymore.... im really sad... any advice for revision or anything??

@MrSallesTeachesEnglish 3 года назад

Yes, stop thinking about the end result, think about the process. If you are anxious, your brain won't remember what you have revised, so it will be wasted. Make notes from a video, then write a full exam answer using the notes. Then grade it. In this way, you will stop thinking about the whole exam, and concentrate on getting better one question at a time, or one part of the paper at a time (in other subjects). You will feel better, because you will see that you are always getting better. Then the grades will take care of themselves.

@donnahenry4302 6 лет назад

I bought your guide. Excellent advice given. I have recommended the same to my students; as well as helpful videos to supplement their revision. Once again a big thank you.

@emilylysons8727 Год назад

What did the guide say?

@sadyianadeem3221 5 лет назад

TEACH ALEVEL CONTENT NOW PLEASE BECAUSE YOU ARE SOOOOOOOOO AMAZING AND HELPFUL

@barthstewardson2420 6 лет назад

Contrast is used in the piece: "Oncoming train seemed to slow" and "waves grew" between "carriages swamping in a deluge", the contrast here is made to show how dangerous the storm is, the hidden danger is revealed, later on from a very peaceful flow, to show that the nature of this storm is more dangerous than it initially appears.

@gkang3665 6 лет назад

When he hears the fire bell chime, Fireman Sam is there on time. Putting on his coat and hat In less than seven seconds flat. He's always on the scene, Fireman Sam! And his engine's bright and clean, Fireman Sam! You cannot ignore, Sam is the hero next door! Gliding down the busy streets, Greeting people that he meets. Someone could be in a jam So hurry, hurry, Fireman Sam. He's always on the scene, Fireman Sam! And his engine's bright and clean, Fireman Sam! You cannot ignore, Sam is the hero next door!

@hajaadamalamarana1893 3 года назад

PLSSS HAHAHHA

@georgiewilliams1952 3 года назад

@@hajaadamalamarana1893 I CANT BREATHE

@esmaeluong2513 3 года назад

Thank you soo much for this it is such a big help Thanks for liking my comment

@shahedali02 5 лет назад

This came up on Science Topic Nice RU-vid algorithm...

@xx_alisha_xx4726 3 года назад

I have the English language paper 1 tmrw 😭😭😭

@charlie-anne1542 3 года назад

that picture low key had my house in it lol

@SadiqunhnabiChoudhury 6 лет назад

Pls make some videos on edexcel igcse english language b. It will be helpful

@yasminec2144 3 года назад

I got predicted an a * thanks to this legend

@isonnnnnn 3 года назад

Nice

@youreconfused6368 7 лет назад

I am using your guide to revise currently and hoping you could mark my descriptive writing. Can you please give me an individual mark for A05 and A06. I don't have the exact image but it included: a isolated building on a field which had a mountain rocky structure behind it. There was a long path and a stone wall around the field and building. Please mark it, it would be highly appreciated. The raw smell of the Earth, circulating my lungs and a silent wind crying whilst blowing this hopeless world by. Everything was alone. Experiencing the same feeling of being unwanted, neglected and abandoned. Hearing silence, so loud it distorted my ears and the ears of the surroundings which were stuffed with filth. On the other hand, there was a barrier of boulders, protected, shielding and guarding the naked isolated house from the dangers of natures. A desolate mist coated the atmosphere with it's dreary scent, causing any newborn flower to die. Somber, disconsolate and lugubrious clouds spectating the environment attempting to give hope but solely foreshadowed the lifeless and ominous of the world. A world which deceives its children, summoning the clouds and disappearing the sun. The raw pulchritude of nature is demonstrated here but only through a human eye can it be witnessed as the house, path, wall and mountain only patiently wait for the end. A impeccable exquisite grass like it was crafted lay smoothly but starved. Desperate for a drip of water, yearning for the heavens to open above. These elderly clouds, struggling to pass by shadowed hope for the glass but they too were hopeless. Feeling the desolated wind, gushing whilst laughing at the world for its yearn for a donation. Ha ha ha. A vacant, void and visually displeasing view held onto my memory. Perpetually, the rough and rocky path constructed where Heaven and Hell lies on either side. Cutting it off was a gigantic bully watching his neighbours and threatening to make the end approach. A topless roof, a shirtless sky and a bald virescent grass preparing to enter the gas chambers. Like Christmas had ended before the children finished making the gingerbread house. I could taste the blood which the surroundings bleed daily and the sight of the desertion overruling the barrier of graphite rocks.

@mojobs6366 6 лет назад

You're Confused UNLUCKY MATE

@maxbogdanovic4735 5 лет назад

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@iTzAlwxyss 5 лет назад

@@mojobs6366 lol

@maRinaa885 2 года назад

I'd like to see a piece of writing that doesn't aim to be grade 9 because, even though I would love to be able to produce this marvellous work, some of us simply can't achieve this. It is discouraging for some people (like me) in some ways! :( maybe a "aiming for a pass" grade piece of writing would be useful too!!

@MrSallesTeachesEnglish 2 года назад

Yes, sadly, you are correct.

@discobutterfly 3 года назад

OMG THIS IS THE IMAGE I DID FOR AN ASSESSMENT! THANK YOU!

@t.4861 3 года назад

LUCKY

@discobutterfly 3 года назад

@@t.4861 ikr!!!!

@starr2870 3 года назад

@@discobutterfly PLS TELL ME WHAT U WROTE IM STUCK WITH THIS

@discobutterfly 3 года назад

@@starr2870 OKAYYYYY BB- ILL GET my book later this week and write it in chat 🤠

@starr2870 3 года назад

@@discobutterfly THANK U OMG I REALLY APPRECIATE IT SINCE IM ALSO DOING THIS AND IIM KINDA STRESSING

@samuelthomas4175 7 лет назад

Just a brief description. Would be great if you could read it. 'The tempest. The eye of the storm glared ominously with a sense of foreboding; what was once a quaint fishing village would soon be destroyed. Fearsome in size (and strength), the whirlwind was at its peak. It had matured from light rain, to a demonic creature. Now, it was as dedicated as a pride of lions to devour its prey - the village. It circled around the village constantly, waiting for the time to pounce, to strike. A creation of Mother Nature. Humanity was at her mercy. Underneath, the waves had waged another war. It had been going on for centuries. Slowly beating away at the rocky exterior of the sea wall, the waves had a glimmer of hope; victory was in sight. The battalion at the first line of defence was now discordant. It seemed defeat was imminent. Once these soldiers had been captured they would be engulfed in a swamping deluge - never to be seen again. Somewhere, a train clanked down a track. It was obvious that it would not make its destination, yet it was resilient. In unison, the wind and waves struck the train. Reverberations from the aftermath could be heard from miles away, albeit muffled from the uproar caused by the storm. The train had nearly fallen. One more cataclysmic blow. The allied forces recuperated, discussing tactics over their next major offensive, whilst the train mustered any available strength to try and escape its demise. Meanwhile, a row of houses cowered in the distance. They did not run. They did not hide. The seal wall was their protector, their guardian, at least for now. Suddenly, a tumultuous wave lashed at the sea wall. Finally, the defences had been breached - the resolute stand was put to an end. The train jerked to the side. And back again, sending a cold shiver down its spine. Danger seemed ever-present. Again, the coalition struck with its iron fist. This time, however, the train suffered a fatal blow. It had collapsed.'

@MrSallesTeachesEnglish 7 лет назад

Sam Thomas The comment I posted for you want to Barth on this same video. Sorry!

@barthstewardson2420 7 лет назад

This was supposed to be your feedback: "The bit from 'underneath' is a really accomplished extended metaphor, although you are not really sure if the train or coastline is your target. It would be in the top band. The first paragraph is different, too overly dramatic and a little bit of a cliche."

@potatoking4368 5 лет назад

@@MrSallesTeachesEnglish could you do a revision tips video for the new yr 11s

@nav1245 5 лет назад

POTATO king I see you everywhere

@NomanKhan-bd4st 6 лет назад

Is that all you have to write in 45 minutes to still get grade 9? How can i become this creative?!

@spicykiller7779 6 лет назад

i write sooo much and get half marks or maybe a bit more

@angelstarfire 6 лет назад

Quality over quantity (but quantity still matters a bit)

@starr2870 3 года назад

@@spicykiller7779 bro same

@spicykiller7779 3 года назад

Oh shoot I did this in 2018. Dk if I did well in it but I still got a grade 6 so I'm gucci

@naqiabbas160 6 лет назад

So Whats the point of writing 'Your entry will be Judged by a Pannel of your Own Age' ????? Is it just to trick us ?

@lewiswinkless 6 лет назад

I guess?

@Mmmmnmmnm9 4 года назад

How did it go?

@saimakhan5784 4 года назад

It’s to help us fail

@C6Wolves 3 года назад

No idea really.

@RianaSilvadacosta Год назад

do you have any advice on picking out information because u struggle to pick out key information ir a small amount of time

@asrazyar841 7 лет назад

This is a section of my response to the train question, it would be amazing if you could give any feedback as I'm a bit worried about english right now. :) Aggravated, the storm commenced. Progressively, the murky abyss prevailed like a great mountain of anger, spitting in fury at the cheerful row of pastel faces lining the waterfront. The victory came swiftly, as the once crystalline air succumbed to the thick silvered salt; carried by a gale singing piercing anthems of war. Anonymous alabaster foot soldiers scurried around in the tempest their rasping squeals and giggles rapidly consumed by the chaos of the sea below. Graphite whirlpools ebbed underneath the cerulean expanse, awaiting the call to combat. The first crack of lightning slashed the air and within seconds the perforating boom of the thunder reverberated overhead. Davy Jones’s regiment had been employed! Working quickly, obsidian waves emerged evolving into slate foam as they advanced on the shore. However, it was not enough ... a victorious fracture of opalescent light shone through struggling clouds, beaming on a quickly approaching ally. Feeling the gentle cast of golden loyalty, the foolishly courageous train failed to anticipate the horrors awaiting. Water and metal collided in a cacophony of shrieks and cries…

@barthstewardson2420 7 лет назад

I can assess your response: Firstly, you have successfully started a sentence in every sentence differently. I'd continue to redraft "However, it was not enough," in descriptive writing, avoid telling, and just show. Secondly, the vocabulary does seem fine but it can be improved. I feel like you could use fewer adverbs and replace them with linguistic devices to make the writing most sophisticated, they build the mood with proficiency. I'd experiment with more linguistic devices that you aren't used to using, the practice would award you more marks since less able candidates use common and convenient devices so the standard do virtually raise and you will be awarded more marks for using different devices. Note: From the thunder, it can be inferred a boom sound can almost be deduced on its own, therefore, you should scrap boom, and just show the thunder reverberated. All in all, good effort.

@asrazyar841 7 лет назад

Thanks :)

@angelstarfire 6 лет назад

Barth Stewardson Do you have any advice on what to use in a story please? You sound like you know a lot (>_< ) any tips please?

@idrk1507 4 года назад

One question, do I have to talk about weather and storms? Like the picture portrays? Or can I write about whatever I want, only referring to parts of the pictures? E.g. I wrote about a boy with leukaemia. I talked about him looking out of the *window* (this picture had a window).

@barthstewardson2420 7 лет назад

Excellent work on the video, Mr Salles, one thing to note is I had not originally used alliterative "a" at the beginning of sentences, but it is interesting you picked those out. Perhaps, the alliterative a with the gradual change in the storm, to changing suddenly and violence.

@MrSallesTeachesEnglish 7 лет назад

Barth Stewardson The bit from 'underneath' is a really accomplished extended metaphor, although you are not really sure if the train or coastline is your target. It would be in the top band. The first paragraph is different, too overly dramatic and a little bit of a cliche.

@TBC1599 7 лет назад

Barth Stewardson, did you write this piece of writing? If you did, you should be proud of yourself. It was very good!

@MrSallesTeachesEnglish 7 лет назад

Barth Stewardson I just moved them to the beginning of sentences, but they are still your words and your alliteration I hope. What I'm trying to show is that the expert writing is there, you just have to learn to recognise what to leave out.

@barthstewardson2420 7 лет назад

Nearly everything from this video is my piece of writing, but a few sentences have been worded differently to improve it. Thank you, T BC. I'm working towards fixing some issues in my writing, as it can be helpful for both my language and literature grade. Thank you for the advice, Mr Salles.

@barthstewardson2420 6 лет назад

Mr Salles Teaches English I have written another description in 45 minutes, shorter than this one, I would appreciate if you analyze this. From clear weather, ringed sunbeams glowed down. Flowers quivered their iridescent quills. Flourished, the forest bloomed its petals, blossoming a purity protected by their thorned beaks and scales of bark. Soil emanated green vibrancy -- the raised life force waves -- arrayed grass blades swayed in a glade emblazed by the ripen radiance. Growth. When the mushroom's tree-blanket enclosed daylight, their shadows gloomed the forest's sunflower-dream with a dark stardust gleam. An eclipse veiled, so light coruscated on the umbral-gemmed surface, while the grass glimmered emerald effulgence within, illuminating orange opal mushrooms, dispersing a magenta prism, which dazzled out its cosmos above.

@vendico 2 года назад

I was wondering how much we should be aiming to write for this kind of question? This example seems to look like quite a small answer - is it more about quality over quantity?

@MrSallesTeachesEnglish 2 года назад

Yes. 300-450 is plenty. Examiners notice that longer answers tend to lose quality and skill.

@sugunamahesh5884 5 лет назад

Can you please inform me about grade 6/7 lessons

@victord2520 6 лет назад

Just had a go at this exact question using this exact image, please have a read and tell me what was good and how i need to improve, it would really mean alot. Shattered by the sights of chaos, my heart wept in despair. The stench of fear drowned my exposed nostrils and a feeling of sympathy bullied my distraught mind. Each cloud crept towards the only sense of hope; encouraging the subjugator to continue its ferocious attack, battering each and every fragment of matter that came in its way, demonstrating to the spectators that they would be next. Tiny scraps of metal were no match to the king of nature as they each trembled to its command. Screams of pain echoed the street, scarring the eardrums of the spectators, who knew full well of what was occurring - they watched on. On at the abuse of a fellow friend. On at the barbaric destruction of what was once a fulfilling fabrication of manking. Nothing but crumbs. Hardly a trace of the encounter was left behind. Who would ever know of what once existed? Satisfied by its performance, the tormentor began to ease into a state of contentment. Birds whistled a distinctive tone of everlasting joy as the cloud began to unfold, releasing the blessings of light. Illuminated by the sights of felicity, my heart danced peacefully; mirroring the glides of the gentle sea.

@MrSallesTeachesEnglish 6 лет назад

It is good writing, but not brilliant writing. Published authors never mention nostrils in relation to smell - be ruthless with the description that is just there to show you are describing, rather than offering a description that your scene needs. Similarly, how many of your adjectives does it need? Look at which words are there to show off a great vocabulary, but don't quite fit.

@AlexHamlin 2 года назад

Hi. In P1Q5, how much would it matter if the candidate wrote a grade 9 description that didn't seem to relate to the picture stimulus given? Will a loose link suffice if the writing is excellent? Thank you 🙂

@MrSallesTeachesEnglish 2 года назад

It really does depend on how loose the link is and if the individual examiner thinks it is enough. Given that many students would have had no context to draw on for the AQA picture this year, I am sure that even students who tried to stick to the picture will still be only loosely linked to it. I think the key is not the picture, but the stimulus of the word ‘strange’. If this is ignored, then I think there may be an issue. But even here, 100% of the AO6 marks are available. If the description is of a strange place which has nothing to do with the picture, I am sure that will be fine.

@StickmanVenomCookie 2 года назад

I understand why this writing is great, but how do I replicate the sophisticated interrelation of techniques without copying?

@ThebestWWE654 6 лет назад

Hi I was wondering which should i pick in the exam the picture or not for the 40 mark question and how many marks did your student get for this piece any advice would be appreciated.

@MrSallesTeachesEnglish 6 лет назад

On balance, it is easier to get the marks with description. However, if you practise narrative, and are good at writing stories, this is the way to be more original.

@ThebestWWE654 6 лет назад

Mr Salles Teaches English I have a practice exam tomorrow it will be use this picture and be descriptive 40 marks so should I describe a story involving the picture or something’s else??? Any tips

@ThebestWWE654 6 лет назад

I struggle with opening the description.

@dokhtarewatan27 7 лет назад

Hi Mr Salles could you please tell me what's the maximum word counts for descriptive writing? What's the pass rate from 1 to 9? Thanks

@davidpage411 2 года назад

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@Omarsbigbutt 7 лет назад

Will you be doing transactional writing?

@sallyj577 7 лет назад

umar hamid what's that??

@sarcasticallysardonic6361 7 лет назад

A letter or an article.

@moniquesilcott3356 2 года назад

Every english teacher has given you this paper before with this picture.

@judep6077 6 лет назад

How much should you write for the description. Is it ok if it is less than you would have written for a story?

@MrSallesTeachesEnglish 6 лет назад

yes

@TheAmazingMiners 7 лет назад

Can you buy your book from an IPad off of Amazon I'm having some trouble

@MrSallesTeachesEnglish 7 лет назад

Yes, Amazon will have it in forms compatible both with iBooks and Kindle, and indeed with other ereaders.

@judep6077 6 лет назад

11:18 I swear he said the blue highlights were green

@sidharathpaul5547 6 лет назад

JudeP he’s colour blind if you didn’t notice lol

@joesmite1639 4 года назад

Thank you for the videos, I find them extremely useful! I've written a response to a descriptive writing question under timed conditions, and would appreciate it greatly if you would give me a little feedback on how to improve it further. "Describe life as you imagine it in 200 years’ time" Air polluted by humanity, like a clueless dog vandalises a household filled with riches. Illuminations of sunlight, eager to provide the planet with the luxury of warmth, are overshadowed by the bubbles of smoke formed in the production of exquisite goods. Sounds of coughs, sneezes and gasps for an additional breath of fresh air fill the pavements of an urbanised planet. This is a world of neglect; a world of carelessness; a world of despair. Homelessness - tragedy in itself - is as common as a flight taking off from Heathrow Airport. Sleeping bags rolled along the rocky pavements, remnants of potato chips sprinkled in the cracks of the road. But nobody cares. This is normal. Living in poverty is normal. Oblivious to the chaos surrounding them, vehicles (both ancient and new) impatiently crawl through the snake-like roads carved for usage by much fewer machines. Rusty exhaust pipes release multitudes of gases into the deteriorating atmosphere above. No movement on the streets, no space for another taxi to slot into; yet still, drivers confidently grip the steering wheel in attempt to navigate through the overpopulated world. Mere metres away from the pavements of horror nestles a village of comfort and indulgence. Glass buildings tower above the homeless people below. On each floor, multitudes of manufactured goods are situated, gleaming in hopes of being utilised by their occupied owners. Piles of coins lay on the bespoke wooden tables; Brazilian cotton fill the leather chairs; sprinkles of purple and gold paint enhance the glass panels of the apartment windows. A life of commodities: a mindset of ignorance. This world is one of selfishness, where the skies above yearn in need of support. Homelessness prevails, emissions hold authority over humanity’s health. Despair is all that is left.

@MrSallesTeachesEnglish 4 года назад

Great use of contrast. Sometimes the vocabulary is overdone.

@joesmite1639 4 года назад

Mr Salles Teaches English Thanks a lot for responding. How do I get a sense of how much vocabulary is TOO much?

@OmarOmar-up9yb Год назад

🤢🤢🤢🤢COME on

@brandonmeribe9704 6 лет назад

Hi Mr salles , I'm a year 11 student as you can see by me clicking on your video because it's relevant to whats going to be in the paper. I was wondering that if you could mark my work I've done on question 2 and 3 as I don't go to the best of schools and I feel that they don't show pride or care when marking my work which is really sad. I will really appreciate it if you can mark it and give me feedback on possible ways to improve it.

@MrSallesTeachesEnglish 6 лет назад

Brandon Meribe I will make some videos on student answers to those questions, and you will be able to use them.

@jeremyjade2947 6 лет назад

Good day

@CactiQueen 6 лет назад

how much do you need to write for it?

@MrSallesTeachesEnglish 6 лет назад

Cacti Queen 40 minutes. 2 pages?

@MrSallesTeachesEnglish 6 лет назад

Cacti Queen Say 350-550 words

@almadeluna3039 4 года назад

are you allowed to use a thesaurus in these exams????

@MrSallesTeachesEnglish 4 года назад

@kayleighgriva4817 6 лет назад

Hi Mr Salles, I am in yr ten and was wondering what mark I would get for this piece? (I love creative writing and do it every day). Thick charcoal clouds closed in over the sky, blanketing the sun. As it was encompassed, the shadows on the ground grew, dimming the seafront into a dull grey. A flash of white-hot light came cracking down like a knife, singeing the ground. The sky bellowed in fury. A train slipped along the tracks, silent in comparison to the writhing waves and explosive sky above. Frothing and foaming and helplessly possessed by the storm, the sea thrashed, whipping the tracks in front of the oncoming train. It shrunk back for a moment in a second of silence. Like a serpent, the train slipped by the monster, which roared up again suddenly. Sending the sea into overdrive once more, a great lick of salt water flew up against the seafront and fell onto the middle of the train. It shoved it roughly from its rails. The roaring intensified and the next bolt of lightning lit up the sky along with the sound of metal squealing and crumpling. Inside, the passengers were thrown about helplessly, and the train lay like a wounded animal on its side. The storm cackled in a low ear-splitting crack.

@MrSallesTeachesEnglish 6 лет назад

Each sentence works really well. You have a lot of animal imagery, which works very well. The trick in rewriting this is to stick to that, so that it is a coherent description, rather than sometimes animal and sometimes not. That will fit your overall idea better.

@supercarsandhypercars2595 5 лет назад

Isnt lightening associated with speed and agility and to say say it "slammed down" doesnt really make sence

@Yousif-sw5ir 5 лет назад

S.M. Lightining also causes loud noises when it crashes down which can be described as slammed down.

@kellyng2548 Год назад

who's here during the holiday because you are starting to actually worry about your english grades 🙋🏻‍♀🙋🏻‍♀🙋🏻‍♀🙋🏻‍♀🙋🏻‍♀🙋🏻‍♀

@ViicSee 5 лет назад

Can you do one for level 5 for us foundation kids🤣

@MrSallesTeachesEnglish 5 лет назад

Yes

@ViicSee 5 лет назад

Mr Salles Teaches English thanks, I’ll keep notifications on

@robloxgamer-ti6bg 6 месяцев назад

you do know that it doesn't matter weather you will do higher or foundation in English you still can get a 9

@zaraha6860 5 лет назад

11:18 That's blue not green

@danishzeb9864 4 года назад

Yup, colour blind

@atharvakarval4835 6 лет назад

Add some pics 🌆🏜🌠📷or video clips🎥in the video 📹

@idontneednoname3304 Год назад

I actually need someone to help me with this is anyone willing to work together on this

@laibam1759 7 лет назад

wait!!- is this a students response or is it done by Mr Salles?

@TBC1599 7 лет назад

It's a student response. Mr Salles just modified it slightly to remove unnecessary words/rephrase it. All the vocab is the same.

@joonseolee7005 3 года назад

somebody tell me why 33 people said it was bad!!

@abdinassor805 3 года назад

they misclicked and pressed thumbs fdown instead of up

@joonseolee7005 3 года назад

@@abdinassor805 oh totally makes sense

@liamlyons6645 4 года назад

I appreciate what you’re trying to do, but somethings in this are just plain wrong. Burst is not onomatopoeia and you should write for the audience described in the question (this is a key part of the curriculum).