Writing the first section of an information text about an author
I can write a section of an information text about an author.
Writing the first section of an information text about an author
I can write a section of an information text about an author.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Notes from a written plan support in writing and ensure important information is included in an information text.
- Using a range of sentence types in our writing helps it to flow.
- Co-ordination can be used to join two simple sentences that carry equal importance.
- Subordination can be used to stretch a main clause and add greater detail.
Keywords
Plan - a framework that writers create before they write a section or whole text
Co-ordination - joining two simple sentences with 'and', 'but' or 'or'
Subordination - joining a simple sentence with a second idea of lower importance
Common misconception
Children may find the use of subordination more difficult in their writing, especially finding ways to use subordinating conjunctions other than 'when'.
Focus more heavily on subordination than coordination during teaching. It is appropriate to focus on the subordinating conjunction 'when' as this is the most valuable for the text's purpose, but model the use of other subordinating conjunctions too.
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