Critical reading
How to investigate language in fiction texts
Metaphors, symbolism and vocabulary are deliberate choices made by a writer. Learn how to investigate language in fiction texts with BBC Bitesize KS3 English.
How to investigate structure in fiction texts
The structure of a narrative, whether linear or non-linear, shapes the reader's response to it. Learn how to investigate structure in fiction texts with BBC Bitesize KS3 English.
How to compare fiction texts
Stories are made distinct through their settings, genres, characters and use of language. Learn how to compare fiction texts with BBC Bitesize KS3 English.
How to use evidence from a text
You can use direct quotations to make your point about a piece of writing. Learn how to use evidence from a text with BBC Bitesize KS3 English.