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characters? How do we make evaluative comments about texts? 4 What are the differences between literary fiction and non-fiction? How do writers make use of figurative language? How do different writers create different effects? How do we write within this style? Literary non-fiction Read a wide variety of non-fiction texts from around the world Understand texts in relation to their purpose, audience and context Read critically, exploring grammar, use of figurative language, vocabulary choices, structure and organisational features Exam-style reading assessment 5 What are the key skills needed for the exam? How do writers use linguistic and structural features within non-fiction texts? How do we make comparisons between texts? How do we demonstrate a point of view in our writing? Exam Preparation for Unit 2: Read a range of contemporary non-fiction Understand texts by learning new vocabulary, making inferences, referring to evidence and considering context, audience and purpose Read critically by exploring vocabulary, language choices, grammar and text structure Write imaginative pieces accurately, fluently and effectively by considering vocabulary, grammar and structure Unit 2 exam – reading and writing 6 3 weeks 4 weeks What are some of the features of structure and form that poets employ? How can language be used to reflect themes and ideas? What are the key themes and ideas behind the play? How is a sense of mystery created? What role does the context of the text play? Poetry: Telling Tales Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde – The Play Read a range of poetry from different historical periods Understand poems through learning new vocabulary, making inferences and referring to evidence Read critically through exploring figurative language, vocabulary and poetic conventions Speak confidently and fluently in role play, using intonation, tone, volume, mood, silence, stillness and action Read a modern play Understand the play by making inferences, referring to evidence and considering audience Read critically, exploring figurative language, vocabulary choices, plot and staging Write essays and arguments accurately, fluently and effectively Speaking and Listening: Performance Poetry Reading assessment: formal essay