A conclusion is the final part of a text that summarises the main points, providing closure to the subject.

Summarising is the process of capturing key points in a concise way.

A formal fronted adverbial is a sentence starter followed by a comma that is formal in tone and often found in non-fiction texts.

Writing the conclusion of a non-chronological report about Anglo-Saxons

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Linguistic features of a non-chronological report about Anglo-Saxons

Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about Anglo-Saxons

Planning a section about Anglo-Saxon settlements for a non-chronological report

Writing a section about Anglo-Saxon settlements for a non-chronological report

Planning a section about Anglo-Saxon farming for a non-chronological report

Writing a section about Anglo-Saxon farming for a non-chronological report

Editing the first half of a non-chronological report about Anglo-Saxons

Editing the second half of a non-chronological report about Anglo-Saxons

Presenting a non-chronological report about Anglo-Saxons

In this unit, pupils write two paragraphs per subheading. In 'The Aye-Aye or Wild Cats', pupils will write longer paragraphs and sections per subheading.

In 'The Angler Fish', pupils wrote one paragraph per subheading. In this unit, pupils will write two paragraphs per subheading.

In this unit, pupils research the Anglo-Saxons' settlements and farming to write a non-chronological report about them. Pupils focus on writing with cohesion, using a range of fronted adverbials, subject-specific vocabulary and Year 4 level sentence structures. Finally, pupils present their reports.

Ancient Greeks or Anglo-Saxons: non-chronological report

to provide specific details about a topic

to provide thoughts and opinions about a topic

to summarise the key points in a text, providing closure to the subject

What is the purpose of the conclusion in a non-chronological report?

The main grains grown were barley, oats and wheat.

Anglo-Saxons have left a lasting legacy on the landscape of Britain.

Anglo-Saxons lived in homes called 'hall houses'.

If you would like to find out more, visit your library, or use the internet.

Which **two** sentences would be in a conclusion about Anglo-Saxons?

Which **two** formal fronted adverbials could be used in a conclusion?

It repeats a specific fact from one of the sections in the report.

No new information about the subject is given in a conclusion. 

Which **two** sentences are true of a conclusion?

In conclusion, Anglo-Saxon farming innovations continue to have an impact

In conclusion Anglo-Saxon farming innovations continue to have an impact.

In conclusion, Anglo-Saxon farming innovations continue to have an impact.

the farmers gathered their tools and prepared to work.

the courageous warrior lifted up his mighty shield.

the Anglo-Saxons had a lasting impact on Britain.

Match the fronted adverbial to the clause.

Which heading is used for the first paragraph of a non-chronological report?

a sentence starter that gives a cause and effect

a sentence starter that is formal in tone

a sentence starter that gives the writer’s point of view

What is the definition of a formal fronted adverbial?

Where does a fronted adverbial come in a sentence?

Which fronted adverbial completes this sentence? '__________, the Anglo-Saxons played an important role in shaping the course of British history.'

Starter Quiz

Which two of these are conjunctions?