Applying reading strategies to non-fiction texts
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use titles, context and language to determine the purpose, form and audience of different texts.
Key learning points
- It is important to be clear about the form, purpose and audience of a non fiction text.
- We can use the title and context to determine a text’s form, purpose and audience.
- Identifying the language used in the opening of the text can also help us identify the form, purpose and audience.
- We should look to see if the language used is formal or informal and identify the tone being used.
Keywords
Indigenous - the original inhabitants of a country are called the indigenous population
Memorable - if something is memorable, you are unlikely to ever forget it
Regret - if you regret something, you are sorry you did it or that it happened
Commissioned - being commissioned to do something means being asked or told to do it
Didactic - a person who is didactic likes to teach, particularly in an authoritative way
Common misconception
Students sometimes think that a text has a sole purpose e.g. only to persuade or only to argue.
Draw their attention to the tone of Mark Twain's speech - he's quite humorous.
Teacher tip
You could generate a good debate by asking students to discuss all the advice they've received.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following are examples of non-fiction texts?
Q2.Match the word with the definition.
the text type
the reason why the writer wrote the text
the person or group of people being addressed by the text
Q3.Which of the following is an example of a text's purpose?
Q4.What word class are the following words: we, our, us? They may be referred to as inclusive or collective ...
Q5.What do we mean when we say the context of a text?
Q6.Which of the following is not a valid description of the use of prediction skills before reading complex texts?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.If you are didactic, you like to ...
Q2.What word, beginning with 'I', do we call the original population of a country?
Q3.What word beginning with 'R' expresses deep sorrow for a hurt caused?
Q4.What word is missing from the following sentence: 'When you approach a non-fiction text, you can make predictions from title, context and '?
Q5.Match the words with the type of language used.
inclusive language
vivid language
formal language
informal language
imperative language
Q6.Which of the following are not true of non-fiction writing?
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