Non-Fiction and Transactional Writing

Non-Fiction and Transactional Writing

Non-fictions are texts where the content deals with facts, the real world and opinion. Transactional writing is non-fiction that aims to communicate information between people.

Some examples can be:

• ·       Letters
• ·       Articles
• ·       Speeches
• ·       Writing an argument
• ·       Leaflet/ guide
• ·       Report
• ·       Review
• ·       Autobiography

I like to start transactional writing in KS2, around 10 years.  Many skills needed are used in everyday life, so building on those can help develop a good basis for English writing.

Apart from developing important skills, transactional writing is included in GCSE English Language.

It is important for each type of writing to think about your audience and the appropriate structure.

For example:

A leaflet may include sub-heading and then small pieces of information.

A Speech or article would have 3 main parts:

·       introduction - introduces the topic,

·       middle – allowing for more detail on the subject

·       conclusion - which summarize the points made.

 

Below are some ideas for transactional writing (some are taken from past gcse papers).