Non-fiction text types
Which is a non-fiction type?
Fairytale
Newspaper article
Science-fiction novel
Newspaper article
A non-fiction text is based on facts. It is really any text which isn’t fiction (a made-up story).
Which is the most accurate description of a blog?
A written description about fictional ideas
An online diary of sorts, usually quite personal and written in the first person
A specific layout, headings and subheadings written in the third person
An online diary of sorts, usually quite personal and written in the first person
A blog is an online diary, sharing the writer's ideas, experiences and opinions.
What does TAP stand for?
Text type, audience, purpose
Text, advise, purpose
Topic, audience, purpose
Text type, audience, purpose
What is meant when referring to the audience of a text?
The person writing it
The particular group of people that the text was aimed at when written
The people viewing the text if it is displayed
The particular group of people that the text was aimed at when written
How many points should you include in your plan?
One or two points
Three or four key points
As many points as you find when you annotate the text
Three or four key points
Which type is literary non-fiction?
Essays, sketches, autobiographies
Letters, news articles, blogs
Magazine articles, leaflets, advertisements
essays, sketches, autobiographies
Literary non-fiction texts are creatively written but still based on factual events.
What are the distinct features of a biography?
A fictional story about a specific character and details about their life
A non-fictional article about a news event that involves one specific person
The story focuses on factual points of interest regarding the person's life
The story focuses on factual points of interest regarding the person's life
A biography is a detailed piece of writing about a person, describing their life and particular details about their experiences. It is non-fiction.
What different purposes might a text have?
To write, read or study
To persuade, entertain or inform
To write, advise or post on a wall
To persuade, entertain or inform
What would you need to look for when deciding on the audience of a text?
How much information has been included within the text
How interesting the language is within the text
The layout and language used that might be aimed at a particular age group or experts of a particular topic
The layout and language used that might be aimed at a particular age group or experts of a particular topic
What is an effective way to annotate a text?
Highlight every time you spot a technique being used
Highlight the different word types in different colours
Highlight the key parts that you can use to support your ideas
Highlight the key parts that you can use to support your ideas
What's the difference between non-fiction and literary non-fiction?
Literary non-fiction is ALWAYS longer
Literary non-fiction uses similar techniques to fiction
Non-fiction is not found in a book but literary non-fiction is always published in a book
Literary non-fiction uses similar techniques to fiction
Literary non-fiction will use similar techniques to fiction, eg withholding information, vivid imagery and rhetorical devices.
How can letters differ in type?
They can differ in length but are usually to people you know
They can be to a person you have never met but the letters can still be for different purposes
They can be formal, informal, to a friend or to someone you have not met
A letter can be written to a friend, for a job application or even to someone you have not met before.
What is the purpose of a film review?
To argue the film critic’s opinion and inform the reader about key parts of the film
To argue the film critic’s opinion and persuade people to watch the film
To entertain the reader and inform them about how the film ends
To argue the film critic’s opinion and inform the reader about key parts of the film
How can you identify the tone within a text?
You should look at how difficult the words are to read and understand
You should look at the level of formality the writer uses to express their views
You should look at the way that the text is structured on the page
You should look at the level of formality the writer uses to express their views
How will using evidence directly from the text help you?
It shows that you can annotate and copy out from the text
It shows where your ideas originated from and how the text supports them
It shows that you have read the text
It shows where your ideas originated from and how the text supports them
Using evidence to support your points shows that you are able to link these ideas to the piece of writing.
What are the distinct features of a leaflet?
It has more information than a poster
It has info about things like a news article
A specific layout, headings and subheadings to show the topic of the leaflet
A specific layout, headings and subheadings to show the topic of the leaflet
A leaflet is laid out in an engaging and unique way to other texts, using catchy headings and subheadings to direct the reader.
Travel writing is…?
A travel writer will be very descriptive and informative when detailing travel experiences and may persuade the reader to visit – or not! They may choose to write in the first or third person – the first person indicates a more personal account.
What is the purpose of an in-flight emergency leaflet?
To instruct people of procedures and advise them what to do in an emergency
To persuade people to buy in-flight snacks
To entertain people during the flight
To instruct people of procedures and advise them what to do in an emergency
What would indicate that the audience of the text are children?
An adult was not reading it
A standard font and laid out in paragraphs
An informal tone, simplified language and a fun layout
An informal tone, simplified language and a fun layout
Ideally, what type of quotations should you select to use?
Short and relevant to your ideas to show you have been selective
As many as possible so that it is clear that you have understood what you have read
Ones from the beginning, middle and end of the text
Short and relevant to your ideas to show you have been selective
Which of the following are features found in a news report?
A headline, subheadings and factual info
A folded structure with plenty of pictures
Lots of written info
A headline, subheadings and factual info
A news report will usually have a headline to signal its topic, subheadings and facts like names, dates and places.
What can you look for in order to identify a type of non-fiction text?
The length, how ambitious the vocabulary is and whether it has been well written
Whether it uses both sides of an argument and persuasive techniques
The content, the language used and the way that the writing is structured (use of headings or subheadings)
The content, the language used and the way that the writing is structured (use of headings or subheadings)
The content, language used and structural features of the text will help you to identify the type of text. Persuasive techniques are only used in particular text types.
How would a charity leaflet differ from an in-flight emergency leaflet?
The charity leaflet would contain more information
The charity leaflet would try to persuade the reader to donate instead of instructing the reader of what to do in an emergency
The in-flight leaflet would be more persuasive than a charity leaflet
The charity leaflet would try to persuade the reader to donate instead of instructing the reader of what to do in an emergency
What would indicate that the purpose of the text is to persuade?
Use of persuasive techniques and a clear aim to promote a product, idea or event to the reader
Bright colours and information about the price of a product
A paragraph about the drawbacks of a product and contact details of the company
Use of persuasive techniques and a clear aim to promote a product, idea or event to the reader
What is the key function of your conclusion?
It explains whether you would recommend the text to someone
It suggests ways the writer could have made the text better
It reinforces your answer to the question
It reinforces your answer to the question