GCSE English KS3/KS4 Non Fiction San Francisco Earthquake 1906 comprehension analysis, writing task

This lesson allows KS3 students to consider the themes, language and structure of a non-fiction text set written about the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 and the significance of this event.
This is a popular topic, and students can bring lots of contextual knowledge to the subject. The extract is approached on a step by step basis, making the resource suitable for KS3 students beginning GCSE style studies or weaker KS4 students who find non-fiction texts challenging. The subject matter is popular and allows students to apply prior knowledge and context to the text. The resource can easily be adapted to suit the criteria of any GCSE exam board. Due to the nature of the subject matter, the resource can also be used to support wider reading and study in Geography.