• To be able to read, understand and analyse a variety of Non-Fiction texts.

• To begin to identify features of Non-Fiction texts and explain and evaluate their effect.

• To be able to write a variety of non fiction texts for different audiences and purposes.

Non Fiction Unit

What is Non-Fiction?

What are non fiction texts?

Fiction or non- fiction

• Non-fiction text is usually written for a precise practical purpose, unlike fiction text, which is primarily written to entertain.

• Non-fiction text could be used to:• Inform the reader.• Persuade the reader.• Give advice to the reader.• Describe a person, place, feeling or

object.

How will your reading be assessed?

• AO 2 Reading – • Read and understand texts, selecting material appropriate

to purpose, collating from different sources and making comparisons and cross-references as appropriate.

• AO3 Understanding written Language –• Explain and evaluate how writers use linguistic,

grammatical, structural and presentational features to achieve effects and influence and engage the reader.

Select information from the text to explain and support your ideas and to show your understanding.

Collating- bring your ideas together and structure your writing.

linking themes and ideas in texts

Consider or assess

Language

Punctuation, sentence variation and whole text structure.

Shape the readers opinion or point of view.

Keep the reader interested.

G.A.P • To be able to write effectively about a non

fiction text it is crucial that you identify the following:

• GENRE -What type of non fiction text is it?• AUDIENCE- Who is the text aimed at?• PURPOSE- Why has the text been created?

This will allow you to demonstrate a clear understanding of the text, it’s purpose and evaluate it’s effectiveness

Non- Fiction text

Genre Audience Purpose This is effective because…

To persuade people…

The image is effective because…

The front page is effective because it is about…

Advert Animal lovers.

To persuade people to donate money or to adopt a pet.

Advert

To inform readers about world news and current events.

The large image is effective because the kitten looks like it needs help.

Analyse linguistic and presentational devices on this advert.

Presentational devices

Presentational devices are any techniques, that are used to make the reader feel or act in a particular way.

ColourHeadings and sub-headingsImagesHow the language and images are positioned on the page?FontSize of the devices

How does this advert persuade consumers to buy these trainers?

The image is effective because…

These words are effective because…

These words are effective because…

This is effective because…

This non-fiction text is an advert for the RSPCA. The purpose of the advert is to…The audience for the advert is…The image is effective because…

The language is effective because…

The RSPCA logo is effective because…

Analyse linguistic and presentational devices on this advert.