GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Reading: Explicit Information and Ideas - Explained

The video tutorial explores how writers use explicit information to communicate ideas and engage readers. It discusses the writer's purpose, genre selection, and the structure of non-fiction texts like reports and advertisements. The tutorial also provides strategies for identifying explicit information in exams, emphasizing the importance of understanding the writer's intent and the text's explicit content.

What is the main focus when discussing explicit information in a text?

• Retrieving straightforward information

• Understanding implied meanings

• Analyzing the writer's emotions

• Exploring hidden messages

Why do writers choose specific genres for their stories?

• To avoid using explicit information

• To meet the interests of their audience

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text longer

What is the primary purpose of a report?

• To entertain the reader

• To confuse the reader

• To sell a product

• To provide detailed information about an idea or event

How is an advertisement typically designed?

• To provide multiple viewpoints

• To be eye-catching with few words

• With a lot of detailed text

• To be chronologically ordered

What should you do first when answering exam questions about explicit information?

• Read the question carefully

• Use your own knowledge

• Ignore the text

• Guess the answer

When answering questions, why is it important to use information from the text?

• To confuse the examiner

• To make the answer longer

• To demonstrate understanding of explicit information

• To show your personal opinion

What will be covered in the next video?

• Writer's purpose

• Implied meaning

• Explicit information

• Non-fiction texts