a way of thinking about something, expressed publicly as an opinion

a particular problem that seriously affects many people at the same time

Exploring attitudes to teenagers across time

English

In 'Non-Fiction: Teenage Kicks', pupils evaluate how authors use language, to express similar or differing viewpoints. In 'Non-Fiction: Explorers', pupils analyse how historical or social context may lead to authors having differing views, on the same topics.

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 expresses similar or differing viewpoints.

In this unit, pupils develop their non-fiction reading and writing skills by looking at a collection of non-fiction texts about the theme of teenagers. They first build towards writing an open letter, before then looking at how they can write nuanced and sophisticated articles in an original voice.

Non-fiction: teenage kicks

the original inhabitants of a country are called the indigenous population

if something is memorable, you are unlikely to ever forget it

if you regret something, you are sorry you did it or that it happened

being commissioned to do something means being asked or told to do it

a person who is didactic likes to teach, particularly in an authoritative way

Applying reading strategies to non-fiction texts

the experience of being treated as if you are insignificant is being patronised

not being interested in or not caring about something or someone

solving things in a sensible, practical way rather than obeying theories or ideas

Comparing ideas and advice on love in different centuries

a way of thinking about something, especially expressed in a public statement

something that is helpful or useful to you

Exploring how love has changed over time

a written account of one's own life and experiences

having a profound influence on someone's development

producing a powerful feeling or strong, clear images in one’s mind

Exploring vivid childhood accounts

Using juxtaposition and foreshadowing in childhood accounts

shock or excite someone into taking action

the act of taking control or possession of land

a feeling of calm satisfaction that prevents you from trying harder

Understanding and planning open letters

a humorous way of criticising ideas or people, especially to make a political point

saying what you think without trying to be polite

to copy the style of something or someone else in a humorous way

Writing an open letter

a contrast between expectations and reality

to criticise or undermine the usual way of doing something or common values

convince (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument

the behaviour of people who do things that they tell other people not to do

an idea or opinion formed before enough information is available to form it correctly

Using and understanding irony in non-fiction writing

use of humour or exaggeration to criticise or mock social practices or ideas

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

a form of deliberate mockery in which one says the opposite of what is obviously true

a sudden change from a beautiful or important subject to a silly or very ordinary one

to copy the style of someone or something in a humorous way

Writing humorously

a first person written record of a person's own life and experiences

demanding that people obey completely, without asking or caring about anyone else's opinions

the careful watching of a person or place, especially by the police or army

the act of gradually taking away someone else's rights, time, work or privacy

Analysing a dramatic description of an event

a Latin expression that refers to a story that starts in the middle of the action

dramatic ending to a text which leaves the audience wondering what will happen next

a situation in which something becomes greater or more serious

Structural methods in a dramatic account

to make known or show something that was previously secret

skilled at solving problems and making decisions on your own

the ability to continue to be happy and positive after something difficult or bad has happened

Withholding information and timing revelations

Using dialogue effectively

a short, often funny story, especially about something someone has done

work that imitates and humorously exaggerates the style of something famous

an argument against another argument, idea, or suggestion

writing that asks or encourages people to take action about a problem

Analysing and improving an article

a person who is very knowledgeable about or skilful in a particular area

capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real

closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered

Using credible expert views in a non-fiction article

a piece of writing included with others in a newspaper, magazine or other print or online publication

a reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action or theory

the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words

a way of categorising literature based on its structure or purpose

a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point, rather than to get an answer

Planning an effective article

to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or believe it

evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone

able to make you believe that something is true or right

Non-fiction: teenage kicks

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These lessons will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.