Non-Fiction Reading - What is it?
You are given two non-fiction texts which are linked in some way and then you need to select information from text 1 and answer A1 to A4 on comprehension and analysis of language and structure. Then for A5 & A6 you need to be able to compare both of the texts looking closely at the way language and structure is used to create meaning. Remember, as you are comparing you can look at both the similarities and the differences.
A1 - Comprehension questions in a list
A2 - Analyse the way language is used to create effect
A3 - Comprehension questions and some exploring of inferences (hidden meanings)
A4 - Asks you to critically evaluate the text, which means to offer your persuasive opinion, linked to quotes
A5 - You must look at Text 1 & Text 2. You need to be able to select evidence across both texts and explain what effect the evidence has in relation to the question.
A6 - Is where you compare the evidence across both texts and look at how language and structure have been used in both texts to create meaning.
Importantly, the skills for A1 - A4 are very similar to the 1A Fiction skills used in questions A1 - A5, so if you have already mastered these skills in Fiction reading the skills are transferable.
A1 - Comprehension questions in a list
A2 - Analyse the way language is used to create effect
A3 - Comprehension questions and some exploring of inferences (hidden meanings)
A4 - Asks you to critically evaluate the text, which means to offer your persuasive opinion, linked to quotes
A5 - You must look at Text 1 & Text 2. You need to be able to select evidence across both texts and explain what effect the evidence has in relation to the question.
A6 - Is where you compare the evidence across both texts and look at how language and structure have been used in both texts to create meaning.
Importantly, the skills for A1 - A4 are very similar to the 1A Fiction skills used in questions A1 - A5, so if you have already mastered these skills in Fiction reading the skills are transferable.
Specimen paper you can use to practice with:
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