Reading process: Non-fiction texts

In this lesson, we will continue our reading of unseen non-fiction texts; this week exploring 'Touching the Void' written by the British climber Joe Simpson about his experiences in the Peruvian Andes. As usual with our first reading, we will be tracking the events and responding to a series of prompts to develop our understanding of the text.

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Non-fiction texts and viewpoint writing

Lesson 6 of 20

Q1.Where does Simpson have his accident?

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Q2.Simpson has broken his arm - true or false?

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Q3.What happens to give Simpson hope?

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Q4.Which word matches this definition: "The development of events outside a person's control, regarded as predetermined."

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Q5.Which word is not a synonym of 'loyalty'?

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Non-fiction texts and viewpoint writing

Lesson 6 of 20

Q1.Where does Simpson have his accident?

1/5

Q2.Simpson has broken his arm - true or false?

2/5

Q3.What happens to give Simpson hope?

3/5

Q4.Which word matches this definition: "The development of events outside a person's control, regarded as predetermined."

4/5

Q5.Which word is not a synonym of 'loyalty'?

5/5

Lesson summary: Reading process: Non-fiction texts

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