something so important it affects all other areas - in English, we refer to a writer’s overarching idea

when applied to perspective, this refers to a change in the writer’s perspective

words that make value judgements about two or more things (e.g. 'most' or 'least')

words that compare two or more thing, show how one is different from the other (e.g. 'more' or 'less')

Using comparatives and superlatives to effectively compare non-fiction texts

English

In 'Non-Fiction: Changing Views', pupils compare language choices used in non-fiction texts. In 'Non-Fiction: Teenage Kicks', pupils evaluate how authors use language, to express similar or differing viewpoints.

In 'Non-Fiction: Crime and Punishment', pupils analyse the language choices of authors in non-fiction texts. In 'Non-Fiction: Changing Views', pupils compare language choices in non-fiction texts.

In this unit, pupils develop their non-fiction reading and writing skills. They look at a range of nineteenth century and modern texts in tandem, and practise comparing viewpoints. They then practise emulating different techniques from the texts in order to develop their speech and opinion writing.

Non-fiction: changing views

What is being described here: 'Words that make value judgements about two or more things (e.g. 'most' or 'east').'?


Which of the following are comparative adjectives?

As the text progresses, their initial attitude remains the same.

As the text progresses, their initial attitude changes.

As the text progresses, their initial attitude is shown to be untrue.

As the text progresses, their initial attitude becomes more confusing.

What does it mean if a writer conveys a shift in their attitude?

This is the most exciting book I have ever read.

Of all the movies, that one was the best.

He gave the most detailed explanation of all the presentations.

Which of these sentences does not use a superlative?

a secondary idea - not as important as the main idea

the idea the writer has supported most effectively with evidence

Andeep was given a target to 'identify the writer's overarching idea in your introduction'. What does overarching mean here?

it isn't - you should only focus on either similarities or differences

identifying differences is an effective way to show off your analysis skills

identifying an initial similarity enables you to explore nuanced differences

identifying similarities shows that you understand what both texts are about

Why is it effective to explore both similarities and differences in your comparative analysis?

when you look at both similarities and differences.

What word beginning with 'P' is being described here: 'the way someone thinks or feels about a particular thing'?

weigh up the effectiveness of the themes, styles, and creative choices

to summarise the main ideas of both texts without comparing

o describe the authors' backgrounds and how they influence their writing

to identify which text has fewer grammatical errors

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Which of the following words is a synonym for 'nuanced'?

When writing inferences, which of the options below could be useful synonyms for 'this suggests'?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Using comparatives and superlatives to effectively compare non-fiction texts

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.