Non fiction What is Non-fiction? Where have we come across it before? Key Skill One: Communication of ideas Deeper thinking question: Do you think that fiction is more creative than non- fiction? PLC Skill: Identify conventions of form

Have you ever… Read an autobiography? Written a letter? Sent an ? Looked at a leaflet? Given a speech? Watched an advert on TV? Challenge: Which of these texts are non- fiction? How do you know? 1. Which of these type of texts have you come across before? 2. Which of these text types do you prefer? 3. Why do you prefer this text type? PLC Skill: Identify conventions of form

Definition Task: Without using a dictionary, can you come up with a definition of the word fiction? What does non fiction mean? If you need to use a dictionary, that is fine! Make sure you write the definition in your own words. PLC Skill: Identify conventions of form

Spot the difference 1.How many of these are non-fiction? 2. What are the reasons behind your choices ? 3. Which one are you most likely to choose to read? Why? PLC Skill: Identify conventions of form

Non fiction Out of choice, most of us would pick up a story book (fiction) rather than a non fiction text like a leaflet or a letter. Why is this? Discuss with the people on your table… PLC Skill: Identify conventions of form

What do we already know about non fiction? Task: Individually write down as many types of non fiction text as possible. Challenge: What features would you expect to see in these types of texts? PLC Skill: Identify conventions of form

EXIT strategy! Before you leave the lesson today, you must:  Write down 3 things you already know about non fiction texts  List 2 different types of non fiction texts  Write down 1 question you have about non fiction PLC Skill: Identify conventions of form