prose writing that is informative or factual rather than fictional

say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something

written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure

providing useful or interesting information

reflection of one's thoughts, feelings, and opinions on a particular topic or piece of literature

Developing reading skills and personal responses to non-fiction texts

English

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 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

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

a feeling or idea that is suggested by a word in addition to its basic meaning

a group of words or expressions that are related in meaning

the writer's attitude toward or feelings about the subject matter and audience

a sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs

a consideration or evaluation of the similarities or differences between two things or people

made up of two or more words working together as a pair, to link two similar items

words or phrases that compare ideas in a sentence and to show similarities and differences

captivating and holding attention or interest

speaking personally to another person or group of people, often by name, within a sentence

pronouns that refer to specific people or things (e.g., I, you, he, she)

the reason or intention behind the creation of a text

a prompt urging immediate response or engagement from the audience

techniques used in writing or speaking to persuade or enhance communication

to give special importance or prominence to something when speaking or writing

when a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of a number of sentences or clauses

a word or phrase that is repeated several times in a piece of writing

the use of words that imitate the sounds associated with them, like 'buzz' or 'clang'

repetition of the same initial consonant sound in closely positioned words, e.g 'terribly tall trees'

the first reaction or reply given to a statement or stimulus, often immediate and spontaneous

give special importance to something in order to highlight its significance or draw attention

part of a sentence that makes sense on its own with no extra information required

a piece of punctuation (:) that can introduce lists and provide further explanation

a piece of punctuation (;) that can separate two closely related independent clauses

pieces of punctuation (-) that can introduce extra information as a parentheses

the quality of being coherent and intelligible

questions posed for effect, not requiring an answer, to emphasise a point

writing that expresses personal views on a topic, backed by reasoning, to persuade or inform readers

speaking directly to the audience using "you" to engage and involve them in the message

words like "I", "you" and "we" used to refer to individuals or groups in place of their names

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

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

an autobiographical essay that relates a significant personal experience of the essay writer

a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing or biographical incident

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

characterised by, feeling or showing sympathy; understanding

a figure of speech that involves comparing two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'

a freelance photographer who pursues celebrities to get photographs of them

if a person or thing is under scrutiny, they are being studied or observed very carefully

the action of showing something to be right or reasonable

the way someone thinks or feels about a particular thing

background information that can help us understand a text further (e.g. when it was written)

causing great public interest and excitement

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect

to overpower the thoughts, emotions or senses

a group of words or phrases with a related meaning

words that imitate the natural sound associated with their meaning

exaggerated claims not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis

informal language used in everyday conversation

understanding and sharing the feelings of another person, showing emotional connection

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')

the language a writer uses to communicate their perspective- this could be serious, hopeful or fun etc.

speaking directly to the audience using 'you' to engage and involve them in the message

techniques used in writing or speaking to persuade or impact the audience

the final part of a text, summarising key ideas and reinforcing the central message

the distinct style or tone that reflects the writer's personality or perspective

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