If something is punitive it is intended as a punishment.

Rehabilitation means helping people to recover and reintegrate into society after facing issues.

If something is controversial it generates a lot of debate and opposing views amongst people.

Being inhumane is to treat others in a cruel or harsh manner, often disregarding their basic human rights.

A liberal approach can mean to be open minded and willing to pursue alternative perspectives.

Reading complex texts about crime and punishment

English

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. 

Non-fiction: crime and punishment

Immoral behaviour or minor criminal offences, e.g. shoplifting, graffiti.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which reading skill can help you before reading a complex text?

Which word means to help people recover and reintegrate into society after facing issues?

What word beginning with 'P' means to be intended as punishment?

Complete this sentence to fill the blanks: Contextual information can include; __________, __________ and _________.

In a first-person narrative, which pronoun is typically used to refer to the narrator?

Which of these would **not** be considered a non-fiction text?

Which adjectives could describe a 19th century prison?

Complete this sentence: If a writer uses "I, it suggests that the text is written in __________ person.''

Believing in personal independence and self-reliance

In Victorian Britain, what was the most common attitude and value?

What word is given to texts that are based in truth and not invented?

What information beginning with 'C' can give you clues about a text, before you start reading?

In-depth research and reporting to uncover hidden truths or corruption

Writing opinion pieces about current affairs

Creating fictional stories for entertainment

Reporting on everyday news and current affairs

What does investigative journalism refer to?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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