KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Writing: Making Your Non-Fiction Writing Successful - Explained

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on writing non-fiction texts. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the audience and purpose, using appropriate language, and structuring the text effectively. The tutorial outlines five steps: introducing the subject, explaining its context, discussing positives and negatives, and concluding with a decision or prediction. It highlights the use of rhetorical questions and controversial statements to engage readers and stresses the need for evidence to support claims.

What should a writer consider to keep their readers engaged?

• The number of paragraphs

• The length of the text

• The purpose and audience

• The font size

Which technique can be used to grab the reader's attention in the introduction?

• Using complex vocabulary

• Starting with a conclusion

• Listing facts

• Using a rhetorical question

What is the purpose of using examples in writing?

• To introduce new topics

• To provide evidence and support statements

• To make the text longer

• To confuse the reader

Why is it important to balance positive and negative viewpoints?

• To make the text more colorful

• To ensure a fair and balanced argument

• To confuse the reader

• To increase the word count

What should a writer do in the conclusion of a non-fiction piece?

• Repeat the introduction

• Make a decision about viewpoints and link to the introduction

• List all the sources

• Introduce new topics

How can a writer make their conclusion more impactful?

• By summarizing unrelated topics

• By starting a new argument

• By including personal opinions and predictions

• By using complex vocabulary

What is a suggested way to conclude a non-fiction piece?

• By listing all the facts again

• By making a prediction about the future

• By introducing a new subject

• By asking more questions