successful in producing a desired or intended result

a comparison between two things to develop a point, that is extended across a piece of writing

share or exchange information, news, or ideas

a group of words or expressions that are related in meaning

match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation

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

English

Developing reading skills and personal responses to non-fiction texts

Using inference and embedded quotations to craft effective summaries

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 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

'A comparison between two things to develop a point, that is developed across a piece of writing' is the definition of an {{ }} analogy.

'To match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation' is the definition of which word beginning with 'e'?

Creating an extended analogy of comparing technology users to prisoners creates a {{}} impression of technology.

Which of the following is a synonym of the word 'prisoner'?

Which of the following words creates the sensation of being trapped?

think about what idea you want to communicate

When creating an extended analogy, which of the following is arguably the best place to start?

'Prose writing that is informative or factual rather than fictional' is the definition of {{ }} writing.

'To share or exchange information, news, or ideas' is the definition of which word beginning with 'c'? 

'Successful in producing a desired or intended result' is the definition of which word beginning with 'e'?

'A group of words or expressions that are related in meaning' is the definition of which technique beginning with 's'?

Which of the following words create a semantic field with one another?

Which of the following words are synonyms for 'trapped'?

Starter Quiz

'Prose writing that is informative or factual rather than fictional' is the definition of writing.