English Language GCSE
Reading for purpose and audience
What Reading for purpose and audience means in English Language GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Reading for purpose and audience
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Skimming for the gist to establish the writer's subject, purpose and audience before scanning for key details, dates, names and figures.
Topics that use Reading for purpose and audience
- Component 2: Non-fiction and Transactional Writing - 2.1 Reading (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Accurate use of linguistic and literary terminology
- Audience and purpose
- Bias and misuse of evidence
- Comprehension of whole texts
- Critical evaluation and different responses
- Interpretation of themes, ideas and information
- Language and structure analysis
- main theme
Using Reading for purpose and audience in the exam
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