Writing for a Purpose: Exploring Non-Fiction Genres KS2+

“Writing for a Purpose: Exploring Non-Fiction Genres” is a comprehensive learning resource designed to assist Key Stage 2+ students in understanding and mastering 10 forms of writing. This resource covers a range of genres, including Diary Recounts, News Report Recounts, Film Reviews, Balanced Arguments, Non-chronological Reports, Tourism Information Posters, Adverts and Instructions.

The resource provides an in-depth exploration of each genre, highlighting their key features and attributes. For example, Imagery Poems are described as a form of expression that uses sensory language to create vivid images in the reader’s mind. The other genres are similarly explained, with examples and exemplars provided to help students understand how to construct effective pieces of writing.

Teachers can use this resource to introduce each genre, provide guidance on how to create effective pieces of writing, and offer examples for students to follow. The resource is ideal for use in English lessons, but can also be applied to other subjects to encourage and scaffold writing.

Overall, “Writing for a Purpose: Exploring Non-Fiction Genres” is an invaluable resource for students looking to improve their writing skills and understand different forms of writing.