Preparing the introduction of a report on The Great Fire of London
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can prepare the introduction of a non-chronological report about the Great Fire of London.
Key learning points
- The introduction of an information text should hook the reader in and make them want to read the full report.
- Introductions often contain questions to the reader.
- An introduction may contain some general facts and information to gain the reader’s interest.
- An introduction may end with a command which is a direct order or instruction telling the reader to continue reading.
Keywords
Introduction - An introduction tells the reader what the report is about and tries to entice them to read on.
Prepare - To get something ready or organise to do a certain task.
Command - A command is a direct order or instruction telling someone to do something.
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to know if adjectives are positive or negative.
Display lists of positive and negative adjectives on the wall and generate example sentences together.
Teacher tip
You may want to pre-select information texts from your book corner so pupils can see and read introductions for themselves.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these best describes the word 'formal'?
Q2.What is it called when a writer uses two adjectives to describe a noun?
Q3.Which expanded noun phrase would be suitable to use in a formal report?
Q4.Are contractions such as 'didn't' allowed to be used in a formal report?
Q5.A writer may choose to include questions in a non-chronological report on the Great Fire of London, but who are the questions directed to?
Q6.What else can be included in a writer's questions to the reader?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these is not a feature of a non-chronological report?
Q2.What comes at the start of a non-chronological report?
Q3.Which of these is one of the purposes of an introduction?
Q4.What is the name for a guide that helps you know what to do and how to do it?
Q5.What could a writer start their introduction with to spark their reader's interest and entice them to keep reading?
Q6.Which of these adjectives would be most effective at making your report sound appealing to read?
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