Which of these

are fictional and

which are Non
Fiction?
 Non- Fiction Unit: Introduction
L.O. To understand what non-fiction texts
are and how to identify them.

How many examples of

Non fiction can you think
of?

Brainstorm!
 Non fiction
• Newspaper
• Online Article
• Magazine article
• Journal/Diary entry
• Blog
• Letter
• Speech
• Advert
• Review
• Leaflet
• Essay
• Autobiography
What is the difference between fiction
and non-fiction?

In your books, write out a definition for both

fiction and non-fiction.

• Fiction:

• Non-fiction:
 What are non-fiction texts?
Non-fiction is a type or genre of writing.

These texts are based on facts and real life

rather than a made-up or fictional story.
Things to think about when reading a
non-fiction text:
Type
• What type of text is it?
(e.g. newspaper article, advert, leaflet)

Audience
• Who is the text aimed or intended for?
(e.g. Adults, young people, holiday-makers)

Purpose
• What is the text trying to do?
(e.g. Is it trying to persuade, inform, advise or
entertain the reader?)
 You also need to consider
presentational devices:

• Pictures
• Captions
• Pictures / photographs
• Colour
• Logos and slogans
• Choice of font style
• Titles and sub-headings
• Layout
 Advertisements
A notice or announcement through a public
medium which promotes a product, service, or
event.
 Important
Information Large image showing
at the top swine flu germs being
sprayed into the air

Black background
suggests possible
grim results of flu
Hand features large in
foreground – useless in
preventing germs from
The key purpose spreading
of the leaflet is
written in capitals

Colour scheme – The words ‘Keep it

blue and white and Safe’ are in
black makes image capitals, for
stand out emphasis
 Important
Information Large image showing
at the top swine flu germs being
sprayed into the air

Black background
suggests possible
grim results of flu
Hand features large in
foreground – useless in
preventing germs from
The key purpose spreading
of the leaflet is
written in capitals

Colour scheme – The words ‘Keep it

blue and white and Safe’ are in
black makes image capitals, for
stand out emphasis
 Examples of adverts

• Glue each of the examples into your

book.

• You will complete the next tasks

around each of the items you have
glued in.
 TAP

TAP each of the texts!

• Type:

• Audience:

• Purpose:
1. Label all the
presentational
features that
you think
standout (e.g.
layout, colour
and language).

2. For each
example you
label, write a
short comment
explaining why it
stands out and
is effective for
you.
1. Label all the
presentational
features that
you think
standout (e.g.
layout, colour
and language).

2. For each
example you
label, write a
short comment
explaining why it
stands out and
is effective for
you.
1. What
impression of
Devon is
presented by
this image?

2. How effective
is the caption
‘Discover
Devon
Naturally?
1. How is the
magazine
cover trying
to appeal to
the reader? 

2. Which
presentational
feature is the
most powerful
in this
advert?