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English (Edexcel)
Non-fiction: teenage kicks

Starter quiz

  • Match the key term with the correct definitions.
    • form
      ⇔
      text type ✓
    • purpose
      ⇔
      why the text is being written ✓
    • audience
      ⇔
      who the text is addressed to ✓
  • Which of the following are examples of text form?
    • email  ✓
    • blog  ✓
    • letter  ✓
    • explanation
    • reason
  • Which of the following are purposes in writing?
    • explain  ✓
    • persuade  ✓
    • argue  ✓
    • letter
    • blog
  • In writing, what do we mean by structure?
    • the way a text is organised  ✓
    • the way a text uses language
    • the way a text is analysed
  • What does empathy mean?
    • putting yourself in someone's position  ✓
    • feeling sorry about an incident
    • feeling sorry for yourself
    • a general feeling of sadness
  • If we are writing a letter hoping to persuade someone to do something, why is it important that we understand what they think?
    • to identify the reason for doing something
    • to show that you are a caring person
    • to anticipate any objections they might have  ✓
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