Key learning points

1. It is important to be clear about the form, purpose and audience of a non fiction text.
2. We can use the title and context to determine a text’s form, purpose and audience.
3. Identifying the language used in the opening of the text can also help us identify the form, purpose and audience.
4. 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