Applying reading strategies to non-fiction texts
I can use titles, context and language to determine the purpose, form and audience of different texts.
Applying reading strategies to non-fiction texts
I can use titles, context and language to determine the purpose, form and audience of different texts.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- It is important to be clear about the form, purpose and audience of a non fiction text.
- We can use the title and context to determine a text’s form, purpose and audience.
- Identifying the language used in the opening of the text can also help us identify the form, purpose and audience.
- We should look to see if the language used is formal or informal and identify the tone being used.
Common misconception
Students sometimes think that a text has a sole purpose e.g. only to persuade or only to argue.
Draw their attention to the tone of Mark Twain's speech - he's quite humorous.
Keywords
Indigenous - the original inhabitants of a country are called the indigenous population
Memorable - if something is memorable, you are unlikely to ever forget it
Regret - if you regret something, you are sorry you did it or that it happened
Commissioned - being commissioned to do something means being asked or told to do it
Didactic - a person who is didactic likes to teach, particularly in an authoritative way
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
the text type
the reason why the writer wrote the text
the person or group of people being addressed by the text
Exit quiz
6 Questions
inclusive language
vivid language
formal language
informal language
imperative language