the final part of something and summarises the main points of a text, providing closure to the subject

the process of capturing key points in a concise way

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 Portia spiders

English

In this unit, pupils use previously-taught features of a non-chronological report to write more extensively for  purpose.  In the Stone Age unit, pupils will follow a similar structure, using more substantive subject-specific vocabulary.

In the Florence Nightingale unit, pupils learnt how to write a non-chronological report following a similar structure.  In this unit, pupils will use the same features of a non-chronological report to write more extensively for  purpose.

The Portia Spider: non-chronological report

to summarise key information from the text

to tell the reader where to find out more information about the subject

to tell the reader what the report will be about

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

Which fronted adverbial completes this sentence for a conclusion? __________, the Portia spider is a fascinating creature that has adapted to survive in its environment.

The Portia spider dangles from a thread and attacks its prey. 

The Portia spider uses its fur to camouflage in its surroundings. 

The Portia spider has fascinated scientists for years. 

Which of these sentences would be found in the conclusion?

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

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

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

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

In addition, the Portia spider can see in 3D. 

The Portia spider is a unique creature that has fascinated scientists for years.

Amazingly, the Portia spider can jump up to 50 times its own size. 

Which of these sentences is an example of a summary sentence?

Starting with the first, order the sections of a non-chronological report in the order you would read them. 

Which heading is used for the final section of a non-chronological report?

Which of these are formal fronted adverbials?

The Portia spider's fangs fur and eyes help it hunt successfully. 

The Portia spider's fangs, fur, and eyes help it hunt successfully. 

The Portia spider's fangs, fur and eyes help it hunt successfully. 

The Portia spider's fangs, fur, and, eyes help it hunt successfully. 

Where does a fronted adverbial come in a sentence?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Writing the conclusion of a non-chronological report about Portia spiders

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.