GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Writing: Planning Non-Fiction Writing Part 1 - Explained

The video tutorial covers the planning and structuring of non-fiction texts, focusing on the forms, audience, and purpose of writing. It explains the different forms of writing in GCSE English Language, such as articles, letters, reports, guides, and speeches, and their primary purposes. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of adapting writing style to suit the audience and achieving the intended purpose. Key terms like form, audience, purpose, and approach are defined, and examples of exam tasks are provided to illustrate how to apply these concepts.

What are the primary purposes of non-fiction writing?

• To narrate fictional stories

• To confuse and mislead

• To describe, explain, inform, instruct, argue, and persuade

• To entertain and amuse

Which of the following is NOT a form of non-fiction writing covered in GCSE English Language?

• Guide

• Report

• Poem

• Article

Why is it important to consider the audience when writing a non-fiction text?

• To avoid using any organizational features

• To make the text longer

• To adjust the style and language to suit the audience's needs

• To ensure the text is entertaining

What does the 'approach' in writing determine?

• The structure of the content

• The font size

• The length of the text

• The number of paragraphs

In the example task of writing a guidebook section, what is the primary purpose?

• To narrate a story

• To confuse

• To entertain

• To inform and/or advise

When writing a letter to suggest a public figure for a speech, what is the main purpose?

• To inform or persuade

• To entertain

• To confuse

• To narrate a story

What additional elements might you need to include in your writing tasks?

• Aspects of description and explanation

• Personal opinions

• Random facts

• Unrelated anecdotes