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Structure in Non-Fiction (2/2)

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Structure in Non-Fiction: Diagrams & Maps

Structure is how a text is set out or organised. There are structures that are used in non-fiction, like diagrams and maps, pictures, graphs, short paragraphs and columns.

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Diagrams and maps

  • Pictures, diagrams and maps can provide additional information to a text.
  • Diagrams and maps might also provide instructions or directions.
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Pictures

  • Pictures can give more information about what is written.
  • Pictures can make the text more attractive to read.
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Graphs

  • Graphs can provide important information in a clearer way than text.
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Short paragraphs and columns

  • Often non-fiction writing is set out in columns and shorter paragraphs.
    • The use of short paragraphs and columns make the text easier to read.
    • The use of short paragraphs and columns make the text more appealing to read.

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1Reading

1.1Reading

1.2Prefixes

1.3Suffixes

1.4Spelling Rules

1.5Reading Comprehension

1.6Reading Comprehension: SAT Practise

1.7Word Meaning

1.8Fact vs. Opinion

1.9Justifying Views

1.10Figurative Language

1.11Text Structure

2Writing

2.1Sounds in Words

2.2Homophones

2.3Using a Dictionary

2.4Writing Composition

2.5The Subjunctive Mood

2.6Modal Verbs

2.7Active & Passive Voice

2.8Relative Clauses

2.9Expanded Nouns

2.10Punctuation

2.11SAT Spelling Practise

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