Considering and analysing the use of anecdotes in a non-fiction text
I can identify and analyse the use of anecdotes for effect in a non-fiction text.
Considering and analysing the use of anecdotes in a non-fiction text
I can identify and analyse the use of anecdotes for effect in a non-fiction text.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- In responding to a personal essay, we might ask what it is the writer wants us to understand about their lives.
- Potentially, writers might use anecdotes in personal essays to creates an emotional reaction in the reader.
- Arguably, Reedy's use of anecdotes elicits a sympathetic response from the reader.
- We might analyse anecdotes by considering the writer's use of specific words and methods.
Common misconception
That we can develop a personal response by asking the same questions of every non-fiction text.
While some questions are universal, a non-fiction text such as a personal essay may require us to ask questions about what the writer want us to understand about their lives in order for us to respond to it.
Keywords
Personal essay - an autobiographical essay that relates a significant personal experience of the essay writer
Anecdote - a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing or biographical incident
Elicit - evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer or fact) from someone
Sympathetic - characterised by, feeling or showing sympathy; understanding
Equipment
You will need access to Reedy's 'My life as a little person'. A link is available in the additional materials.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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