Starter quiz
- Which of these is the best definition of a summary? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)
- an analytical essay
- a creative piece of writing
- a brief account of a text’s main points ✓
- an exploration of writer’s methods
- an evaluation of what you like about a text
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- Which is the best synonym for the word confess? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)
- boast
- review
- admit ✓
- conceal
- suggest
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- Which of these defines a letter which is to a particular person or group but which is published in a newspaper or journal so the public can read it? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)
- a public letter
- an extract
- an open letter ✓
- a newspaper letter
- a textual letter
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- Select the phrases to complete this sentence: Discourse markers can be used to ... (Non-fiction: crime and punishment).
- structure your writing or talk. ✓
- add description to your writing or talk.
- signpost the beginning, middle and end of your response. ✓
- signal you are about to use direct speech.
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- Match the words to their definitions. (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)
- celestial⇔when something is considered heavenly and other worldly ✓
- indulgent⇔to be over excessive in an action or a behaviour ✓
- artificial⇔fake ✓
- mystic⇔something that has elements of mystery and magic ✓
- mitigating⇔making something less bad or serious ✓
- Which of these dates is in the 19th century? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)
- 1765
- 1821 ✓
- 1913
- 2019
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Exit quiz
- Thomas De Quincey wrote a book called '______ of an English Opium-Eater' in 1821. (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)
- 'Confessions' ✓
- Which of these words and phrases are examples of discourse markers? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)
- Finally, ... ✓
- I think this because …
- The title suggests …
- Next, … ✓
- The first paragraph says ...
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- Which of these words or phrases show we are comparing two or more things? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)
- By contrast, ✓
- However, ✓
- Therefore,
- Initially,
- Finally,
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- Thomas De Quincey wrote his famous book in 1821. Which century is this? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment).
- 17th century
- 18th century
- 19th century ✓
- 20th century
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- Which of these sentences uses the word passionate, or its forms, correctly? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)
- She had a passion for chocolate and ate it every day. ✓
- He hated the journey passionately and always looked forward to it.
- She seemed very passive so you could see her passion shining through.
- Her passion for theatre was clear from the amount she spent in tickets. ✓
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- Which of these sentences uses the word defensive correctly? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)
- The interview didn't go well because he was defensive about his experiences. ✓
- The ballet dancer put in a beautifully defensive performance.
- The island was defensive by a strong army.
- I just asked a simple question but she became very defensive. ✓
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Key learning points
- Using predictive reading skills before you read a text can help you understand more complex texts.
- When reading a text for the first time, you won’t necessarily understand every word and idea.
- Making short annotations as you read can help you develop an understanding of a text.
- Summarising a text after reading it for the first time can help you feel secure in your understanding of its main ideas.
- Comparing writers’ perspectives involves exploring their point of view and feelings as expressed in the text.
Common misconception
That perspectives are simply positive or negative.
Positive and negative can be useful words to initially consider a perspective, but then you must become more nuanced and use specific adjectives to identify feelings and perspectives.
Keywords
Opium - an addictive drug
Perspective - the way someone thinks or feels about a particular thing; their point of view
Open letter - a letter written to a particular person or group but which is published in a newspaper or journal so the public can read it
Defensive - anxious to avoid criticism
Passionate - showing strong or intense feelings
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