Aspire Generation - Writing to Describe Local Issues

This lesson is part of the Aspire Generation English Unit. Students examine descriptive and sensory writing as a communication technique that engages audiences with different aspects of a local community issue. They decide on an issue and consider the ways that aspects of this issue (such as impact, cause, effect, possible solutions, people affected) can be emphasised using descriptive and sensory language. They practise this language and style of writing using the five senses (touch, taste, sight, sound, smell) with an emphasis placed on self and peer editing for grammatical accuracy. They conclude the lesson by analysing and reflecting on the effectiveness of descriptive and sensory writing in the context of local community