English Essentials - Nailing Non-fiction - 'Big Picture' Questions in Non-fiction Texts (Stage 5, Years/Grades 9-10)

This lesson explores the genre of nonfiction, highlighting its diverse media forms and purposes. It distinguishes between informative and persuasive nonfiction, emphasizing the importance of factual accuracy and the use of appeals to logos, ethos, and pathos. The lesson provides examples of these appeals in practice and sets the stage for further exploration of techniques in the next lesson.

What types of media can be classified as nonfiction?

How does the purpose of nonfiction differ from that of fictional texts?

What are the two primary purposes of nonfiction composers?

How do discussions differ from persuasive essays in nonfiction?

What is the significance of appeals to logos in nonfiction?

Explain the role of ethos in nonfiction writing.

What techniques do nonfiction composers use to appeal to pathos?