Reading skills for non-fiction texts | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

What word is given to texts that are based in truth and not invented?

• Fiction

• Non-fiction

• Personal narrative

• Anecdote

Answer explanation

Although many non-fiction texts use literary devices they are still based in true events.

What information beginning with 'C' can give you clues about a text, before you start reading?

Answer explanation

Reading any contextual information provided is a great way to start making predictions about a text.

Complete this sentence: If a writer uses "I", it suggests that the text is written in ___ person.'

Answer explanation

First person is an effective way to offer a personal perspective.

Which reading skill can help you before reading a complex text?

• clarifying

• questioning

• summarising

• predicting

Answer explanation

Using any clues like headlines and titles can help you begin to understand a text.

Complete this sentence to fill the blanks: Contextual information can include; __________, __________ and _________.

• when the text was written

• who the text was written by

• what the text is about

• how the writer uses language

• why the writer has made specific choices

Answer explanation

Looking at any contextual information provided before you read a text is an excellent way to begin making predictions and develop understanding.

In a first-person narrative, which pronoun is typically used to refer to the narrator?

• He

• They

• I

• You

• She

Answer explanation

In a first-person narrative, the narrator or protagonist typically uses the pronoun "I" to refer to themselves, providing a direct, personal perspective on the events and experiences offered.