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English Language: Non-Fiction writing: 5 of 5

Structuring non-fiction writing Language Paper 2: Non-fiction writing

Introduction Non-fiction writing is 50% of English Language Paper
Main line of argument, main overarching
2, and 25% of your whole English Language GCSE.
How can your make your perspective clear in an
engaging and effective way? You muststructure your writing effectively, building
your ideas with persuasive techniques and
sophisticated vocabulary.
idea – what do you think?
Point 1 – Personal
What is your personal experience of the topic? How
does it affect your in your life? In addition to structuring your argument clearly,
use must also incorporate your POST STAMP

techniques.
Point 2 – Social / community

What is the wider impact of the topic? Are there any
communities in society which are more affected?

Point 3 – Political / economic

What is the ‘bigger picture’ with this topic? Are there
issues around taxation or governmental priorities?

Conclusion
“Let me leave you with this:” What message do
you want your reader to take away with them?