Key takeaways
Understand the different types of reading for meaning.
Understand the purposes in non-fiction texts.
Understand the purposes in fiction texts.
Host: As an experienced secondary English teacher, I have taught GCSE and A-Level English (Language and Literature), Media Studies, Extended Project Qualification, Critical Thinking and Drama in a wide range of educational settings in London and Surrey (outstanding secondary schools, academies and a further education college). I am also been involved in motivating students through extracurricular activities inside and outside of school. Additionally, I have a certificate in Life Coaching.
There are many different purposes that can be used in writing...to excite, to thrill, to unsettle, to persuade, to argue, to explore serious issues, and many more! This class will focus on knowing the purpose of a text so that students feel confident to read unfamiliar texts more critically. Students will gain a better understanding of different purposes and how to read for meaning. This class is great for students in Years 7 - 9 but would be a great refresher class for older students as well!
Related Classes: Understanding New Vocabulary in Context, Referring to Evidence in a Text, Complex Sentences Overview
Safeguarding reminder:The safety of your child is of the utmost importance. All of our classes are pre-recorded to remove any concerns around live participation. For reruns of our past live classes, students' webcams and microphones were disabled and only the chat history, if participation was requested, is visible.
Suitable for:
This class is suitable for students in Years 7 - 9.
Class requirements:
You will need a laptop or device with internet connection to watch the class, as well as a pen and notepad for taking notes.
What to expect:
- This class will take place online via a Zoom webinar.
- For live classes, please arrive promptly. Students' cameras and microphones are disabled by default.
- For on demand classes, students will be watching a recording of a previous live class.
- Once you have signed up, you will be taken to your dashboard where you can view details of the class, and re-watch it in the future.
- Students will be sent confirmation of the class to their email address if provided.