KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Vocabulary: Structure - Explained

The video explains how text is arranged based on its audience and purpose. It highlights that different types of texts, such as instructional texts like recipes, have distinct structures compared to other forms like diary entries.

What factors influence the way a text is arranged?

• The time of day and the author's age

• The length of the text and the font size

• The audience and the purpose of the text

• The author's mood and the weather

How does an instructional text like a recipe differ in structure from other texts?

• It is written in a poetic form

• It includes fictional elements

• It uses more complex language

• It is structured to guide the reader through steps

Which of the following is an example of an instructional text?

• A diary entry

• A novel

• A recipe

• A poem

What is a key difference between a diary entry and an instructional text?

• A diary entry is personal, while an instructional text is structured to instruct

• A diary entry is fictional, while an instructional text is not

• A diary entry uses more technical language

• A diary entry is always longer than an instructional text

Why might a diary entry have a different structure compared to a recipe?

• Because it is meant to sell a product

• Because it is meant to reflect personal thoughts

• Because it is meant to inform

• Because it is meant to entertain