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

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

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

Crafting an effective comparison of non-fiction texts

English

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

A topic sentence that gives either a similarity or a difference between two texts is called a {{ }} topic sentence.

'Words or phrases that compare ideas in a sentence and to show similarities and differences' is the definition of {{ }} conjunctions.

That Rawlinson's article will be less concerned about animal welfare.

That Rawlinson's article will be equally concerned with animal welfare.

That Rawlinson's article will be more concerned with animal welfare.

Rawlinson's 'Gorilla recaptured after escape at London zoo' was written in 2016 in comparison to Jamrach's article in 1879 - which of the following might the time difference imply?

Both animals were kept in captivity prior to their escape.

A member of the public was harmed in both accounts.

Which of the following are similarities between Jamrach's 'My Struggle with a Tiger' and Rawlinson's 'Gorilla recaptured after escape at London zoo'?

In Rawlinson's article 'Gorilla recaptured after escape at London zoo', the gorilla is recaptured through the use of which object beginning with 't'?

The lack of detail could imply there is no enrichment for the tiger.

That Jamrach primarily cares about keeping the tiger contained.

In 'My Struggle with a Tiger', Jamrach's account of the tiger's den only references the "iron bars" - what inference can we make from this?

Inferences should be based on {{}} and reason.

What is being described here: 'a sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs'?

Jamrach's article is about a tiger who escapes.

The tone of Jamrach's article implies he doesn't care about animal welfare.

The use of "iron bars" implies that Jamrach doesn't care about animal welfare.

Which of the following is an effective topic sentence?

'A consideration or evaluation of the similarities or differences between two things or people' is the definition of which word beginning with 'c'?

Which of the following comparative conjunctions would you use to show a similarity between ideas?

'Made up of two or more words working together as a pair, to link two similar items' is the definition of a {{ }} conjunction.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

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