Genre Writing - Horror Error Correction
English
Grade 6
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~16 mins
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A worksheet focused on error correction within horror genre writing for Grade 6 students, encouraging analysis and creative improvements.
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Genre Writing - Horror Error Correction
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Grade Grade 6
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Error Correction in Horror Writing
The old house stood at the end of the dark, winding road. Its windows were broken, and the door hung ajar. Suddenly, a loud noise echoed through the halls, making the shadows seem alive. The air was thick with an eerie silence, broken only by the distant scream. As the night deepened, a sense of dread filled every corner of the house, waiting for the next visitor to enter.
1.
Identify and correct the grammatical errors in the passage.
[3 marks]2.
Rewrite the first sentence to improve its descriptive detail.
3.
Which stylistic technique is used when the shadows seem to come alive? Explain briefly.
[2 marks]4.
Select the option that correctly punctuates the sentence: 'The house was abandoned but still ominous'.
[1 mark]Aa) The house was abandoned, but still ominous.
Bb) The house was abandoned but still ominous.
Cc) The house was abandoned; but still ominous.
Dd) The house was abandoned but, still ominous.
5.
Identify the type of sentence fracture in: 'Its windows were broken, and the door hung ajar.'
[2 marks]6.
Create a short descriptive paragraph setting a spooky scene, correcting any errors you find.
7.
What is the effect of using the phrase 'making the shadows seem alive'? How does it contribute to horror tone?
[2 marks]8.
Based on the passage, what additional sensory detail could enhance the scene? Write a brief sentence.
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