to express the most important ideas about something in a short and clear form

when referring to quotations, if a quotation is embedded then it is included in your own sentence

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

Using inference and embedded quotations to craft effective summaries

English

Developing reading skills and personal responses to non-fiction texts

Considering and understanding the attitude of a non-fiction text

Crafting an effective comparison of non-fiction texts

Considering and emulating the use of direct address in the opening of a speech

Considering and emulating the use of anaphora in speech writing

Considering and emulating onomatopoeia and alliteration in speech writing

Using colons, dashes, and semicolons effectively in opinion writing

Considering and emulating the use of rhetorical questions in opinion writing

Considering and emulating the use of extended analogies in non-fiction writing

Considering and analysing the use of anecdotes in a non-fiction text

Considering and emulating the use of similes in non-fiction writing

Considering and analysing attitude in non-fiction writing

Analysing and comparing language techniques in non-fiction writing

Considering and emulating the use of hyperbole in opinion writing

Using comparatives and superlatives to effectively compare non-fiction texts

Planning a speech and building your counter-argument

Using rhetorical devices to write an effective speech

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

'A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning' is the definition of which word beginning with 'I'?

Match the description with the inference we could make about it.

A quotation that has been made part of your sentence is an {{ }} quotation.

The keeper giving the gorilla "treats" implies care and compassion.

“hit the tiger three tremendous blows over the eyes”. This shows a lack of care.

The image of “the iron bars in front of the den” suggests care and enrichment.

Which of the following contains the best example of an effective embedded quotation?

'To express the most important ideas about something in a short and clear form' is to {{ }}.

It should be embedded within your analysis.

It should include information from the beginning more than the end.

Which of the following should apply to our use of evidence from a text when including it in a written response?

Andeep attended a football match at his school. He then wrote up his experience for the school newspaper. As such it is a...

Aisha is writing an article for the school newspaper. She is writing about the grand opening - which she didn't personally attend - of a new local shopping centre. As such, her article is a ....

'Something stated clearly and directly, leaving no room for doubt or confusion.' What adjective is being described here?

Something suggested but not communicated directly.

Something stated clearly and directly, leaving no room for doubt or confusion.

Something with a clearly identifiable emotion e.g. anger.

Which of the below is the correct definition of 'implicit'?

to express the most engaging ideas about something in a short and clear form

to express the most emotive ideas about something in a short and clear form

to express the most entertaining ideas about something in a short and clear form

Which of the below is the best definition of 'to summarise'?

It is broken up and divided throughout a paragraph.

It revisited several times in a paragraph.

It is included within your own analysis and not presented separately.

It is used in your introduction, main body and conclusion.

If a quotation is embedded in your analysis, what does this mean?

Starter Quiz

Andeep attended a football match at his school. He then wrote up his experience for the school newspaper. As such it is a...