Divide the following texts into categories.

Explain
which you would group together and why!
Divide the following texts into categories. Explain which
you would group together and why!
 Non-Fiction

LO: To understand what non-fiction is.

 Definitions
Fiction: Non-fiction:
The type of text, book or Writing that is about real
story which is written events and facts, rather
about imaginary than stories which have
characters and events been invented.
and NOT based on real
people and facts.
Fiction or Non-Fiction?
Stand up –Fiction
Sit down – Non-fiction
A leaflet
A newspaper
A poem
An instruction manual
The Hunger Games - novel
A holiday brochure
A fairy tale
A magazine
Dictionary
Documentary
A school report
A play
A science textbook
A comic book
GENRE
AUDIENCE
PURPOSE D

Why do you think it is important to understand

these when thinking about non-fiction pieces?
 What is GAP?
● Genre = the type of text it is: leaflet, magazine article, newspaper, report,
instruction booklet etc.

● Audience = age, gender, interests

● Purpose = persuade, inform, instruct, explain, advise, argue.

Around the room are different types of texts. See if
you can decide the GAP for each.
Text Genre Audience Purpose How do you
know?
 For each text:
● What is the GENRE?
(What kind of text is it?)

● Who is the AUDIENCE?

(Who do you think the text is aimed at?)

● What is the PURPOSE?

(To persuade, inform, instruct, explain, advise,
argue?)
 Learning Check:
Who would be the audience of these non-fiction texts? What would be the
purpose?

1. Advice sheet on how to potty train a toddler

2. Leaflet on energy saving hints included with an electricity bill
3. Magazine for model railway enthusiasts
4. Billboard advertisement for a luxury car
5. Poster advertising a rock concert