Which of the following are examples of non-fiction?
Newspaper, speech, report
Poem, speech, leaflet
Guide, leaflet, novella
How are speeches usually structured?
A variety of different ideas about the topic
An engaging opening, developed ideas and a convincing conclusion
An introduction about the speaker and then the topic of the speech
What is the language within a speech dependent on?
How long you have to prepare the speech
How much vocabulary you want to use
The purpose of the speech
What is the usual structure for a letter?
Paragraphs of different ideas and your name
An address, opening salutation, developed ideas and a formal closing
The address at the top and a variety of topics within the paragraphs
What type of language is used to write a letter?
Language that you understand
Formal language and sophisticated vocabulary
Language that will be appropriate - that could be informal or formal
What is the usual layout for a report?
Use of headings and sub headings for each part of the report
A number of paragraphs that discuss particular topics
A heading for the report and then numbered paragraphs
What type of language is usually used to write a report?
Persuasive to convince the reader of the report's viewpoint
Descriptive to explain the topic of the report
Objective with facts
What structural features would an article have?
A title and paragraphed ideas
A headline and diagrams to support the ideas
A headline and sub headings - possibly pictures with captions
Which features would the layout of a guide use?
Paragraphs to separate out ideas
Headings and subheadings
A title and an introduction to show the topic of the guide
What do you need to consider when writing any type of non-fiction?
The topic of each paragraph
The title for each subheading within the text
The audience and purpose of the writing