English Lang - Reading

English Lang - Reading

1. Making inferences (Q1 - maybe)

   • What do you LEARN about...?
     • Put into own words - quote
   • STAY ON TOPIC E.G IF IT ASKS ABOUT CHRISTMAS, STAY ON CHRISTMAS.

2. How does the writer...? (Q2 maybe)

   • Detail e.g. facts
   • Language device
     • PERSUADER
     • Similies, metaphors etc
   • Structure
     • Order
     • Contrasting ideas/feelings
   • PEAL

3. Feelings & Attitudes questions

   • Characteristics
     • Good/positive e.g. helpful, friendly
     • Bad/negative e.g. short-tempered, pessimistic
   • Feelings
     • Good - cheerful, thrilled
     • Bad - depressed, shocked
   • State how the writer feels, quote, state why.

4. How do writers influence the readers' feelings/thoughts/attitudes with language?

   • PERSUADER
   • Language devices
   • Interpretations of quotes