a humorous way of criticising ideas or people, especially to make a political point

saying what you think without trying to be polite

to copy the style of something or someone else in a humorous way

Writing an open letter

English

In 'Non-Fiction: Teenage Kicks', pupils evaluate how authors use language, to express similar or differing viewpoints. In 'Non-Fiction: Explorers', pupils analyse how historical or social context may lead to authors having differing views, on the same topics.

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 expresses similar or differing viewpoints.

Non-fiction: teenage kicks

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

What word beginning with 's' would you use to describe the criticism of someone or something in a humorous way?

copy the style of something or someone else in a humorous way

use language opposite to what you truly mean

'Why let pupils develop their teamwork when you could develop their anxiety!'

'I always dread exams. I'd rather submit an essay.'

Which of the below sentences uses satire?

Who does Sassoon write his open letter 'A Soldier's Declaration' on behalf of?

Which of the below is *not* an ingredient of satire?

"I am not protesting against the military conduct of the War, but against the political errors and insincerities ...". This sentence uses:

Match the terminology with the correct definition. 

a letter with a specific recipient, made public for everyone to read

a letter intended to be read by one person only

'I am a soldier, convinced that I am acting on behalf of soldiers.'

'I have seen and endured the suffering of the troops.'

'I am not protesting against the conduct of the war.'

Which of the following uses emotive language?

What does it mean to analyse a piece of writing?

Which of the below uses colloquial language?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Writing an open letter

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.