additional information that is added to a sentence; if it is removed, the sentence still makes sense

a punctuation mark used to add extra, factual information in a clause

punctuation used to demarcate a relative clause

a type of subordinate clause that starts with a relative pronoun

how a text flows to maintain the interest of the reader and achieve text purpose

Generating ideas for parenthesis in a report about a penguin

English

Identifying features of a model non-chronological report about an insect

Exploring cohesive devices in a model non-chronological report about an insect

Researching information about a penguin's appearance and adaptations

Researching information about a penguin's habitat and diet

Researching information about threats to a penguin

Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about a penguin

Writing specific sections of a non-chronological report about a penguin

Writing further specific sections of a non-chronological report about a penguin

Writing the conclusion of a non-chronological report about a penguin

Peer editing a non-chronological report about a penguin

Publishing a non-chronological report about a penguin

In this unit, pupils use extensive research from a range of sources as another technique to strengthen writer's credibility.

In 'Wild Cats: Non-Chronological Report', pupils were introduced to using the passive voice to maintain writer's credibility. In this unit, pupils will use extensive research from a range of sources as another technique to strengthen writer's credibility.

In this unit, pupils research penguins' appearance, physical features, diet and habitat to write a non-chronological report about them. They specifically work on including varied ways to denote parenthesis for relevant factual information.

Pandas or Antarctic animals: non-chronological report

Macaroni penguins live in the Southern Ocean.

The penguins, which live in the Southern Ocean, are a vulnerable species. 

The macaroni penguin is a vulnerable species. 

The penguin's body, which is well-insulated is very streamlined.

The penguin's body which is well-insulated, is very streamlined.

The penguin's body, which is well-insulated, is very streamlined.

Which sentence has the parenthesis punctuated correctly with commas?

The penguin, a member of the Eudyptes family, is known for its yellow crest. 

The penguin, which is a member of the Eudyptes family, is known for its crest.

Krill, the main component of their diet, are declining in number

Which of these sentences contains a relative clause as the parenthesis? 

Krill, which are tiny crustaceans, make up the bulk of the penguin's diet. 

Krill make up the bulk of the penguin's diet and they are tiny crustaceans.

Krill which are tiny crustaceans, make up the bulk of the penguin's diet. 

Which of these sentences combines the two following facts correctly using parenthesis? 'Krill make up the bulk of the penguin's diet.'; 'They are tiny crustaceans.'

The macaroni penguin (unlike many other species is vulnerable to extinction. 

The macaroni penguin (unlike many other species) is vulnerable to extinction. 

The macaroni penguin (unlike many other species is vulnerable) to extinction. 

Which sentence uses brackets correctly for parenthesis? 

The penguins live in large colonies of up to (100,000 birds).

The penguins live in large colonies of (up to 100,000 birds).

The penguins live in large colonies (of up to 100,000 birds).

Which sentence uses brackets correctly to combine the following two facts? 'The penguins live in large colonies.'; 'The colonies have up to 100,000 birds.'

The larva grows to lengths of up to 11 centimetres. 

The adult beetle lives for only a few months. 

The female beetle does not have oversized mandibles.

Which of the following is a statistic about stag beetles? 

Climate change is reducing krill numbers.

There are monitoring programmes at breeding colonies.

Fishing has reduced the amount of krill and fish.

Many penguins can't be visited by humans.

Which of the following are threats faced by macaroni penguins?

Which of the following are appropriate expanded noun phrases to replace 'krill' in a non-chronological report? 

Match the adjectives and nouns to make word pairs to describe the features of macaroni penguins. 

Match the adjectives and nouns to make expanded noun phrases to describe the features of macaroni penguins' diet and habitat. 

Which adjective pair best describes the macaroni penguin's body?

Starter Quiz

Which of the following is a statistic about stag beetles?