a sentence that makes a statement, expresses an opinion or states a fact

in writing, a motif is an idea, image, or symbol, that repeats throughout to develop a theme or argument

you repeat and develop an idea from the start of your writing at the end

Using structural features effectively in non-fiction texts

English

Reading and comparing two texts about prisons: London (1862) and Norway (2013)

Developing a summary of a non-fiction text by including inferences

Using credible statistics in a piece of non-fiction writing

Summarising a non-fiction text: 'a letter to my son' (the Guardian, 2014)

Comparing texts about drug misuse: ‘Confessions’ (1821) and ‘A letter to’ (2014)

Using figurative language in non-fiction writing

Planning an open letter using single paragraph outlines

Reading an opinion article and creating rhetorical questions

Using the conventions of website content creatively

Planning and writing website content

Revising and editing non-fiction writing

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 'Perspectives on Gender', pupils read challenging pre-20th century, non-fiction texts. In 'Non-Fiction Crime and Punishment', pupils compare authors' viewpoints on a range of non-fiction texts, throughout history. 

In this unit, pupils develop their non-fiction reading and writing skills by reading and responding to a selection of nineteenth century and modern non-fiction texts on the theme of crime and punishment. They practise summarising and comparing texts before writing an article and information text.

Non-fiction: crime and punishment

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

to engage a reader from the beginning and leave a lasting impression at the end

What is the purpose of creating impactful openings and closings in a piece of writing?

Which of these may **not** be considered a structural feature?

a sentence that makes a statement, expresses an opinion, or states a fact

a sentence that gives a command or makes a request

a sentence that shows excitement or strong emotion

Please tell me your thoughts on the internet.

Which of these is a declarative sentence?

What device is being described? {{}} is where you repeat and develop an idea from the start of your writing at the end.

a writer repeats a word or phrase three times.

a writer repeats a word or phrase at the start of successive sentences.

a writer uses a repeated idea, reference or symbol to convey a message.

a writer uses numbers to make the writing credible.

Complete this sentence. A motif is where ...

Which word beginning with 'I' describes a writer saying something but meaning the opposite, usually for exaggeration and effect?

What is the form of this task: 'Write an opinion article which presents your point of view on school uniform.'? 

Which of these are synonyms for the word 'credible'?

What device has this opening sentence used: 'Like a badly swatted fly, the debate will not die.'?

The majority of homework is effectively completed.

Which of these sentences uses statistics?

Using violence as a form of punishment is a contentious subject.

Using violence to discipline is not cool.

The use of physical force is never justified.

Which of these sentences would be considered informal?

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