the final part of a text that summarises the main points, 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 Ancient Greeks

English

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 Ancient Greeks' religion and warfare 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?

Hoplites wore bronze helmets, breast plates and greaves.

The Ancient Greeks have influenced the modern world.

Ancient Greeks believed in the supernatural world and wrote stories about them.

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

Which of the following sentences would be in a conclusion about Ancient Greeks?

Which of the following 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 of the following sentences are true of a conclusion?

In conclusion, Ancient Greek religion had an impact on their daily lives

in conclusion, Ancient Greek religion had an impact on their daily lives.

In conclusion, Ancient Greek religion had an impact on their daily lives.

In conclusion Ancient Greek religion had an impact on their daily lives.

the hoplites stood in a phalanx formation.

the courageous hoplite lifted up his large, round shield.

the religion and warfare had an impact on their daily lives.

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 Ancient Greeks played an important role in shaping our modern world."

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