In today’s lesson, we’ll take a closer look at the finer details of non-fiction texts. We’ll break down specific techniques composers use to appeal to ethos, logos and pathos. As always, we’ll recap the basics before moving on to more...

Welcome back to Nailing Non-Fiction! Join us for a fun but rigorous lesson on the different text types that comprise the genre of Non-Fiction. We’ll discuss informative and persuasive texts and how composers use language to achieve...

Our second lesson tackles the finer details in written, verbal and visual non-fiction texts. Discover how non-fiction texts like news articles, speeches and documentaries use a variety of techniques to inform and persuade their...

Join us in our first lesson on Nailing Non-fiction!. This lesson will unpack the ‘big picture’ questions you need to ask when analysing non-fiction texts. Come and learn about different types of non-fiction texts. You’ll discover that...

Welcome to Nailing Non-Fiction! Join us for a detailed lesson on the big picture aspects of non-fiction texts. We’ll discuss the purpose of non-fiction and the different text types you’ll find in this genre. The art of persuading and...

Pupil outcome: I can compare fiction and non-fiction texts. Key learning points: - Fiction books are made up by the author and non-fiction books provide information based on facts. - Fiction books have fictional characters and places and...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the important features of an explanation text. Key learning points: - An explanation text is a non-fiction text providing information about how or why something works. - The structure of an explanation text...

Pupil outcome: I can identify features of an information text through exploring a model text about the author Atinuke. Key learning points: - Information texts are a form of non-fiction writing that provide information about someone or...

Pupil outcome: I can identify important linguistic features of an explanation text. Key learning points: - An explanation text is a non-fiction text that explains a particular process or subject in detail. - An explanation text can start...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the features of a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - a non-chronological report is a type of non-fiction text - the purpose of a non-chronological report is to inform the reader about a...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the features of a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - A non-chronological report is a type of non-fiction text. - The purpose of a non-chronological report is to inform the reader about a...

Pupil outcome: I can identify important features of a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - A non-chronological report is a non-fiction text providing information about a particular subject. - A non-chronological report can be...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the structure of a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - A non-chronological report is a non-fiction text that informs about a subject or event. - An introduction, two sections and a conclusion is...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the purpose and linguistic features of a journalistic report. Key learning points: - A journalistic report is a non-fiction text that provides information about a particular event. - A journalistic report...

Pupil outcome: I can compare and contrast between two non-fiction texts. Key learning points: - When reading non-fiction texts, readers can use the layout features to help navigate the text. - Non-fiction texts can present information in...

Pupil outcome: I can identify and explain linguistic features of a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - A non-chronological report is a non-fiction text that provides information about a particular subject. - Vocabulary...

Pupil outcome: I can identify important features of a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - A non-chronological report is a non-fiction text providing information about a particular subject. - A non-chronological report can be...

Pupil outcome: I can identify and explain linguistic features of a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - Subject-specific, factual vocabulary, including numeral facts, is used in a non-chronological report. - Fronted...

Pupil outcome: I can identify important linguistic features of an explanation text. Key learning points: - An explanation text is a non-fiction text that explains a particular process or subject in detail. - An explanation text can start...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the purpose and features of biographical writing. Key learning points: - A biography is a non-fiction text written about someone's life. - Linguistic features of a biography include fronted adverbials,...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the different features of a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - Non-chronological reports are non-fiction. - Non-chronological reports often have titles, subheadings and paragraphs. - An...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the different features of a non-chronological report Key learning points: - Non-chronological reports are non-fiction. - Non-chronological reports often have titles, subheadings and paragraphs. - An...

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Pupil outcome: I can discuss and explore the narrative of 'Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover'. Key learning points: - ‘Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover’ is a non-fiction narrative text. - It contains some, but not all of the...