a letter written to a particular person or group but which is published in a newspaper or journal so the public can read it

non-literal words and phrases which develop a writer's meaning

thoroughly, with attention to every detail

Planning an open letter using single paragraph outlines

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

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

ideas, methods and vocabulary you will use in your paragraph

final sentence of paragraph, often links to topic sentence

Match each aspect of a single paragraph outline to its definition (Non-fiction: crime and punishment).

all aspects of a single paragraph outline

Which aspects of a single paragraph outline are written in full? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

Almost a fifth of crashes in 2021 involved young drivers.

The house felt quiet and I felt a bit left behind. 

You earned the money to buy your car meticulously.

Which of the sentences are examples of direct address? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

You've unlocked a new level in this game called life.

Imagine I am there beside you when you are driving.

Which of the sentences is an example of figurative language? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

I cleaned my room quickly, haphazardly and meticulously.

I don't feel that meticulous today because I am full of energy.

I hate raisins so I meticulously picked them out of the cake.

Which sentence uses the word meticulous, or its forms, correctly? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

I saw some tenacity as I walked into the shop.

She stopped running, and I applauded her tenacious approach to the race.

My best quality is my tenaciotity – I never give up.

When it comes to homework, I am tenacious, only stopping when it is all done.

Which sentence uses the word tenacious, or its forms, correctly? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

Match each word to its definition. (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

An {{}} is a letter written to a particular person or group but which is published in a newspaper or journal so the public can read it.

An open letter is an example of …? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

When I read the news, I feel overwhelmed.

Imagine we have all the time in the world.

Which of the following are examples of direct address? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

In 2020, 17% of guardians in England felt their child had too much homework.

In 99% of cases, dog owners are irresponsible.

Voter turnout was low in 2007, with only 53% of people in Scotland voting.

Which of the following are examples of credible statistics? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

Which of the following are examples of literal language? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz