English Mastery

Fiction, Non-Fiction and Poetry

Pupils tell apart made-up stories, fact texts and poems, and say how they knew.

English MasteryAge 7+20 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Say what fiction, non-fiction and poetry are.
  • Sort a text into the right kind.
  • Give a reason for the sort.

Core concept summaries

Key IdeasThree Little TextsStory, Facts or Poem?See It WorkCareful!

Practice formats pupils may meet

NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.

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