Critical reading

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  • Critical reading

    • Examining different text types

      Non-fiction texts are everywhere – from class textbooks to diary entries, from newspapers to social media posts, from instruction manuals to film reviews.

    • Audience, purpose and form

      Language choice is important when you are writing for different audiences and purposes, as is avoiding bias.

    • How to investigate language in non-fiction texts

      The broad range of non-fiction genres has an equally wide range of writing styles. Learn how to investigate language in non-fiction texts with BBC Bitesize KS3 English.

    • How to investigate structure in non-fiction texts

      The way a text is structured can affect the reader’s response. Learn how to investigate structure in non-fiction texts with BBC Bitesize KS3 English.

    • How to compare non-fiction texts

      Non-fiction texts vary depending on their purpose, intended audience, structure and language choice. Learn how to compare non-fiction texts with BBC Bitesize KS3 English.

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