Unit Award Scheme

74804 SKILLS FOR ENGLISH EXAMINATIONS: NON-FICTION AND MEDIA TEXTS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

experienced

1discussing a range of non-fiction and media texts, eg leaflets, articles and web pagesSummary sheet

demonstrated the ability to

2identify the intended purpose of a non-fiction or media text, eg to inform, entertain or persuadeStudent completed work
3identify the intended audience for a non-fiction or media text, eg gender, age or interest groupsStudent completed work
4analyse the language of a non-fiction or media text, eg emotive language, rhetorical questionsStudent completed work
5give three examples of the difference between fact and opinionStudent completed works
6describe effective features of the layout of a non-fiction or media text, eg font, colour and imagesStudent completed work
7learn the acronym PALL (Purpose, Audience, Language, Layout).Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 27 July 2006Level - Entry Level