Media studies Media NonFiction and Media Texts Non

Media studies

Media

Non-Fiction and Media Texts Non fiction includes any kind of text designed to give information which is based on facts, opinions or a combination of both: Examples include: v Instructions/ information leaflets/brochures v Advertisements/posters v Magazine articles v Newspaper v Travel reports writing v Autobiographies v Film and biographies and book reviews

Fiction vs Non- Fiction Non fiction is the opposite of fiction. Fiction involves creating or imagining a story or an account of something. It is not meant to be believed. Non-fiction deals more with facts and real life it is meant to be believed. Fact is something which can be proved to be true Opinion: Is something which is believed to be true (or which you are being persuaded to believe to be true)

Pair Work: Fact or Opinion? 1. There is no point in trying at keep students in school after the age of sixteen. 2. The inclusion of fruit and vegetables in your diet is essential for good health. 3. In 1966 I travelled to South Africa to make a film documentary about the famous Kruger Park. 4. Take my advice and give this film a miss. It’s a waste of ticket money and will bore you to death. 5. A Mars a day helps you work, rest and play. 6. My father came from a wealthy family which had never experienced poverty before the outbreak of World War I.

Debate Good vs Bad

Homework Write a piece on whether the media has a positive or negative impact on society!! - Non fiction writing – think facts!!