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Analyse Lesson 5

Sentence Accuracy

Sentence Accuracy

Quick Build: single-clause sentence

Verb

has come forward

Subject

Harris Burdick

Sentence

Harris Burdick has come forward.

Add Detail: commas for clarity

With great anticipation, we report that Harris Burdick,

the elusive illustrator of this work, has come forward.

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Use the commas to separate the clauses.
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With great anticipation we report that Harris Burdick

___________________________________________________________________________

the elusive illustrator of this work has come forward.

___________________________________________________________________________

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Title

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Synonyms and antonyms

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Features

The Curious Illustrations of Harris Burdick

The Mystery Behind the Illustrations – Now Revealed For over three decades, the mysteries of Harris Burdick’s illustrations, and indeed his unexplained disappearance, have puzzled writers, publishers and literature professors alike. The possible stories behind these illustrations have been pondered over on countless occasions; no conclusion was ever found and the case was closed, left unresolved… until now. With the greatest anticipation, we are delighted to report that Harris Burdick, the elusive illustrator of these fascinating sketches, has finally come forward with explanations behind his work. This report details the long-awaited truths behind these illustrations and how they came to be. After exclusive and investigative interviews with us, Burdick reveals otherworldly secrets behind three of his famous sketches, unravelling these unusual, albeit fascinating, mysteries.

Title

Sections

Synonyms and antonyms

First person

Time references

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Can I find and discuss Writer’s Knowledge 1-4 in the Example Text?

Writer's Knowledge

Formal vocabulary

Informal speech structures

Passive voice

Semi-colons to join parts of a sentence

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Stations
Pairs
Groups

Formal vocabulary

Let me show you

Join the formal and the informal equivalents.

something bad is coming

particularly unusual

approaching danger

look closely

found something

careful observations

really strange

significant discovery

Reveal

Formal vocabulary

Let's find and discuss

The Mystery Behind the Illustrations – Now Revealed For over three decades, the mysteries of Harris Burdick’s illustrations, and indeed his unexplained disappearance, have puzzled writers, publishers and literature professors alike. The possible stories behind these illustrations have been pondered over on countless occasions; no conclusion was ever found and the case was closed, left unresolved… until now. With the greatest anticipation, we are delighted to report that Harris Burdick, the elusive illustrator of these fascinating sketches, has finally come forward with explanations behind his work. This report details the long-awaited truths behind these illustrations and how they came to be. After exclusive and investigative interviews with us, Burdick reveals otherworldly secrets behind three of his famous sketches, unravelling these unusual, albeit fascinating, mysteries.

Replace?

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Feel

Imagine

Reveal

Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?

Formal vocabulary

Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?

Reveal

Writer's Knowledge

Formal vocabulary

Informal speech structures

Passive voice

Semi-colons to join parts of a sentence

Let me show you

Informal speech structures

Short, single-clause sentences

Colloquial (everyday) words

Contractions

Friendly tone

Direct and personal

Questions and exclamations

Reveal

Informal speech structures

Let's find and discuss

Interview One: The Mystery Behind ‘Archie Smith, Boy Wonder’ The first illustration depicts a young boy asleep in his bed while glowing orbs of light drift in eerily through the open window. A model ship, cricket bat and yo-yo hint at the boy’s playful and adventurous nature, yet the caption is what creates the most intrigue. When questioned about whose tiny voice it was that asked, “Is he the one?”, Burdick admits that the lights are indeed extra-terrestrial beings. “It’s true… they’re aliens. They’re coming to take the boy, aren’t they?” Burdick explains further. “He’s the kid that went missing all those years ago – he had some sort of superpower, and they abducted him.” Whatever made the boy a wonder is still open to speculation.

Feel

Imagine

Replace?

Remove?

Reveal

Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?

Informal speech structures

Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?

Reveal

Writer's Knowledge

Formal vocabulary

Informal speech structures

Passive voice

Semi-colons to join parts of a sentence

Passive voice

Let me show you

Let's change the active sentence into a passive sentence.

Active sentence:

Many artists have studied the illustrations.

Passive sentence:
Reveal

Passive voice

Let's find and discuss

Interview Three: The Mystery Behind ‘Captain Tory’ The third illustration depicts a boat captain, stood with a young boy upon the shadowed dock, waving his lantern as a ghostly boat appears from the mist. According to the caption, the lantern has been swung three times. Burdick explains that this was indeed a signal to summon the ghost vessel; he draws attention to the captain’s fierce grip on the boy’s arm. The illustrator asserts, “Look how he’s grabbing hold of him; the lad’s being captured by the captain. Street kids like him went missing all the time back then, didn’t they?” When asked about the fate that awaited the boy aboard the mist-veiled schooner, Burdick’s expression darkens. “You don’t want to know,” he says. “No-one taken onto that ghost ship ever came back.”

Reveal

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Remove?

Feel

Imagine

Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?

Passive voice

Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?

Reveal

Writer's Knowledge

Formal vocabulary

Informal speech structures

Passive voice

Semi-colons to join parts of a sentence

Semi-colons to join parts of a sentence

Let me show you

Add semi-colons to show where one clause ends and the other begins.

Nothing in the illustration is accidental every detail appears to be deliberate.

The evidence is subtle only careful observers would notice it.

The atmosphere seems quiet it is as if time has briefly paused.

Reveal

Semi-colons to join parts of a sentence

Let's find and discuss

Interview Three: The Mystery Behind ‘Captain Tory’ The third illustration depicts a boat captain, stood with a young boy upon the shadowed dock, waving his lantern as a ghostly boat appears from the mist. According to the caption, the lantern has been swung three times. Burdick explains that this was indeed a signal to summon the ghost vessel; he draws attention to the captain’s fierce grip on the boy’s arm. The illustrator asserts, “Look how he’s grabbing hold of him; the lad’s being captured by the captain. Street kids like him went missing all the time back then, didn’t they?” When asked about the fate that awaited the boy aboard the mist-veiled schooner, Burdick’s expression darkens. “You don’t want to know,” he says. “No-one taken onto that ghost ship ever came back.”

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Remove?

Feel

Imagine

Reveal

Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?

Semi-colons to join parts of a sentence

Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?

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Question Quiz Time

Secret Selector
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How will we answer our questions today?
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Odd One Out

Which of these is not formal vocabulary?

B with the greatest anticipation

A unusual, albeit fascinating

C waving his lantern

D pursued by the authorities

True or False?

The following witness quote uses informal speech structures:“It’s hard to believe, isn’t it?” Burdick laughs.

True
False

Yes or No?Do these phrases include the passive voice?

No

A we are delighted to report

Yes
No

B he was pursued by the authorities

Yes
No

C captured by the captain

Yes
No

D he simply states

Yes

Which One's Right?

Which one shows the semi-colon placed correctly?

A. He changed his identity officials; believed his knowledge posed a threat to the public.

B. He changed his identity officials believed his knowledge; posed a threat to the public.

C. He changed his identity officials believed; his knowledge posed a threat to the public.

D. He changed his identity; officials believed his knowledge posed a threat to the public.

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The Mystery Behind the Illustrations – Now Revealed For over three decades, the mysteries of Harris Burdick’s illustrations, and indeed his unexplained disappearance, have puzzled writers, publishers and literature professors alike. The possible stories behind these illustrations have been pondered over on countless occasions; no conclusion was ever found and the case was closed, left unresolved… until now. With the greatest anticipation, we are delighted to report that Harris Burdick, the elusive illustrator of these fascinating sketches, has finally come forward with explanations behind his work. This report details the long-awaited truths behind these illustrations and how they came to be. After exclusive and investigative interviews with us, Burdick reveals otherworldly secrets behind three of his famous sketches, unravelling these unusual, albeit fascinating, mysteries.

Interview Four: The Truth Behind Burdick’s Disappearance Even with these marvellous stories revealed, another mystery still remains for Mr Burdick to explain. When questioned about his sudden disappearance thirty years ago, Burdick states that he was pursued by the authorities and changed his identity; officials believed his knowledge of unexplained events posed a threat to the public. “People weren’t ready for the truth,” he admits quietly. “I saw things I shouldn’t have seen. If I’d have told anyone back then, they’d have locked me up, wouldn’t they?” According to Burdick, the truth was hidden as it challenged what the world accepted at the time; he deemed it safer to vanish. Now, in his old age, he simply states, “I’m not running anymore. It’s time the truth came out before these stories are lost with me.”

Interview Three: The Mystery Behind ‘Captain Tory’ The third illustration depicts a boat captain, stood with a young boy upon the shadowed dock, waving his lantern as a ghostly boat appears from the mist. According to the caption, the lantern has been swung three times. Burdick explains that this was indeed a signal to summon the ghost vessel; he draws attention to the captain’s fierce grip on the boy’s arm. The illustrator asserts, “Look how he’s grabbing hold of him; the lad’s being captured by the captain. Street kids like him went missing all the time back then, didn’t they?” When asked about the fate that awaited the boy aboard the mist-veiled schooner, Burdick’s expression darkens. “You don’t want to know,” he says. “No-one taken onto that ghost ship ever came back.”

The illustrations have been studied by many artists.

Interview Three: The Mystery Behind ‘Captain Tory’ The third illustration depicts a boat captain, stood with a young boy upon the shadowed dock, waving his lantern as a ghostly boat appears from the mist. According to the caption, the lantern has been swung three times. Burdick explains that this was indeed a signal to summon the ghost vessel; he draws attention to the captain’s fierce grip on the boy’s arm. The illustrator asserts, “Look how he’s grabbing hold of him; the lad’s being captured by the captain. Street kids like him went missing all the time back then, didn’t they?” When asked about the fate that awaited the boy aboard the mist-veiled schooner, Burdick’s expression darkens. “You don’t want to know,” he says. “No-one taken onto that ghost ship ever came back.”

With great anticipation, we report that Harris Burdick,

the elusive illustrator of this work, has come forward.

Interview Two: The Mystery Behind ‘Uninvited Guests’ The next illustration portrays a stately home basement with a man making his way down the staircase. It is not the ice skate, nor the rolled-up carpet that our eyes are drawn to, but a patch of light that illuminates a very small, peculiar door set into the wall. The accompanying caption claims that the man ‘was sure he had seen the doorknob turn’. When pressed about this miniature doorway, Burdick smiles, recognising the scene. “Oh, this is a good one. That door led to a secret corridor built into the house’s walls.” Burdick reveals that the so-called ‘guests’ were secret residents, their own abode hidden within the walls. “It’s hard to believe, isn’t it?” Burdick laughs. “There were loads of secret tunnels all over the original blueprints.” Exactly who the secret residents were, to this day, remains unknown.

Interview One: The Mystery Behind ‘Archie Smith, Boy Wonder’ The first illustration depicts a young boy asleep in his bed while glowing orbs of light drift in eerily through the open window. A model ship, cricket bat and yo-yo hint at the boy’s playful and adventurous nature, yet the caption is what creates the most intrigue. When questioned about whose tiny voice it was that asked, “Is he the one?”, Burdick admits that the lights are indeed extra-terrestrial beings. “It’s true… they’re aliens. They’re coming to take the boy, aren’t they?” Burdick explains further. “He’s the kid that went missing all those years ago – he had some sort of superpower, and they abducted him.” Whatever made the boy a wonder is still open to speculation.

Interview One: The Mystery Behind ‘Archie Smith, Boy Wonder’ The first illustration depicts a young boy asleep in his bed while glowing orbs of light drift in eerily through the open window. A model ship, cricket bat and yo-yo hint at the boy’s playful and adventurous nature, yet the caption is what creates the most intrigue. When questioned about whose tiny voice it was that asked, “Is he the one?”, Burdick admits that the lights are indeed extra-terrestrial beings. “It’s true… they’re aliens. They’re coming to take the boy, aren’t they?” Burdick explains further. “He’s the kid that went missing all those years ago – he had some sort of superpower, and they abducted him.” Whatever made the boy a wonder is still open to speculation.

Interview One: The Mystery Behind ‘Archie Smith, Boy Wonder’ The first illustration depicts a young boy asleep in his bed while glowing orbs of light drift in eerily through the open window. A model ship, cricket bat and yo-yo hint at the boy’s playful and adventurous nature, yet the caption is what creates the most intrigue. When questioned about whose tiny voice it was that asked, “Is he the one?”, Burdick admits that the lights are indeed extra-terrestrial beings. “It’s true… they’re aliens. They’re coming to take the boy, aren’t they?” Burdick explains further. “He’s the kid that went missing all those years ago – he had some sort of superpower, and they abducted him.” Whatever made the boy a wonder is still open to speculation.

Nothing in the illustration is accidental; every detail appears to be deliberate.

The evidence is subtle; only careful observers would notice it.

The atmosphere seems quiet; it is as if time has briefly paused.

The Mystery Behind the Illustrations – Now Revealed For over three decades, the mysteries of Harris Burdick’s illustrations, and indeed his unexplained disappearance, have puzzled writers, publishers and literature professors alike. The possible stories behind these illustrations have been pondered over on countless occasions; no conclusion was ever found and the case was closed, left unresolved… until now. With the greatest anticipation, we are delighted to report that Harris Burdick, the elusive illustrator of these fascinating sketches, has finally come forward with explanations behind his work. This report details the long-awaited truths behind these illustrations and how they came to be. After exclusive and investigative interviews with us, Burdick reveals otherworldly secrets behind three of his famous sketches, unravelling these unusual, albeit fascinating, mysteries.

The Mystery Behind the Illustrations – Now Revealed For over three decades, the mysteries of Harris Burdick’s illustrations, and indeed his unexplained disappearance, have puzzled writers, publishers and literature professors alike. The possible stories behind these illustrations have been pondered over on countless occasions; no conclusion was ever found and the case was closed, left unresolved… until now. With the greatest anticipation, we are delighted to report that Harris Burdick, the elusive illustrator of these fascinating sketches, has finally come forward with explanations behind his work. This report details the long-awaited truths behind these illustrations and how they came to be. After exclusive and investigative interviews with us, Burdick reveals otherworldly secrets behind three of his famous sketches, unravelling these unusual, albeit fascinating, mysteries.

Interview Two: The Mystery Behind ‘Uninvited Guests’ The next illustration portrays a stately home basement with a man making his way down the staircase. It is not the ice skate, nor the rolled-up carpet that our eyes are drawn to, but a patch of light that illuminates a very small, peculiar door set into the wall. The accompanying caption claims that the man ‘was sure he had seen the doorknob turn’. When pressed about this miniature doorway, Burdick smiles, recognising the scene. “Oh, this is a good one. That door led to a secret corridor built into the house’s walls.” Burdick reveals that the so-called ‘guests’ were secret residents, their own abode hidden within the walls. “It’s hard to believe, isn’t it?” Burdick laughs. “There were loads of secret tunnels all over the original blueprints.” Exactly who the secret residents were, to this day, remains unknown.

Interview Two: The Mystery Behind ‘Uninvited Guests’ The next illustration portrays a stately home basement with a man making his way down the staircase. It is not the ice skate, nor the rolled-up carpet that our eyes are drawn to, but a patch of light that illuminates a very small, peculiar door set into the wall. The accompanying caption claims that the man ‘was sure he had seen the doorknob turn’. When pressed about this miniature doorway, Burdick smiles, recognising the scene. “Oh, this is a good one. That door led to a secret corridor built into the house’s walls.” Burdick reveals that the so-called ‘guests’ were secret residents, their own abode hidden within the walls. “It’s hard to believe, isn’t it?” Burdick laughs. “There were loads of secret tunnels all over the original blueprints.” Exactly who the secret residents were, to this day, remains unknown.

Interview Four: The Truth Behind Burdick’s Disappearance Even with these marvellous stories revealed, another mystery still remains for Mr Burdick to explain. When questioned about his sudden disappearance thirty years ago, Burdick states that he was pursued by the authorities and changed his identity; officials believed his knowledge of unexplained events posed a threat to the public. “People weren’t ready for the truth,” he admits quietly. “I saw things I shouldn’t have seen. If I’d have told anyone back then, they’d have locked me up, wouldn’t they?” According to Burdick, the truth was hidden as it challenged what the world accepted at the time; he deemed it safer to vanish. Now, in his old age, he simply states, “I’m not running anymore. It’s time the truth came out before these stories are lost with me.”

Interview Two: The Mystery Behind ‘Uninvited Guests’ The next illustration portrays a stately home basement with a man making his way down the staircase. It is not the ice skate, nor the rolled-up carpet that our eyes are drawn to, but a patch of light that illuminates a very small, peculiar door set into the wall. The accompanying caption claims that the man ‘was sure he had seen the doorknob turn’. When pressed about this miniature doorway, Burdick smiles, recognising the scene. “Oh, this is a good one. That door led to a secret corridor built into the house’s walls.” Burdick reveals that the so-called ‘guests’ were secret residents, their own abode hidden within the walls. “It’s hard to believe, isn’t it?” Burdick laughs. “There were loads of secret tunnels all over the original blueprints.” Exactly who the secret residents were, to this day, remains unknown.

Interview Four: The Truth Behind Burdick’s Disappearance Even with these marvellous stories revealed, another mystery still remains for Mr Burdick to explain. When questioned about his sudden disappearance thirty years ago, Burdick states that he was pursued by the authorities and changed his identity; officials believed his knowledge of unexplained events posed a threat to the public. “People weren’t ready for the truth,” he admits quietly. “I saw things I shouldn’t have seen. If I’d have told anyone back then, they’d have locked me up, wouldn’t they?” According to Burdick, the truth was hidden as it challenged what the world accepted at the time; he deemed it safer to vanish. Now, in his old age, he simply states, “I’m not running anymore. It’s time the truth came out before these stories are lost with me.”

Interview Four: The Truth Behind Burdick’s Disappearance Even with these marvellous stories revealed, another mystery still remains for Mr Burdick to explain. When questioned about his sudden disappearance thirty years ago, Burdick states that he was pursued by the authorities and changed his identity; officials believed his knowledge of unexplained events posed a threat to the public. “People weren’t ready for the truth,” he admits quietly. “I saw things I shouldn’t have seen. If I’d have told anyone back then, they’d have locked me up, wouldn’t they?” According to Burdick, the truth was hidden as it challenged what the world accepted at the time; he deemed it safer to vanish. Now, in his old age, he simply states, “I’m not running anymore. It’s time the truth came out before these stories are lost with me.”