general+questions+about+a+text

a) Why do you think that this text was written? What is its purpose? Was it written to advise, persuade, instruct or inform? Think about who wrote it? Who did they write for? What did they want to say?   b)  Summarise the main ideas presented in the text. c) Discuss the key features of this piece of writing? (refer to reverse side of this page for some ideas)   d)  Do you consider that this text is effective? How do the features of the text enhance or detract from its effectiveness? e) Compare and contrast this piece with another on a similar topic. Think about the way the information is given, the facts that are presented and the interpretation of the information.