Writing the introduction of a report on The Great Fire of London
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write the introduction of a non-chronological report about the Great Fire of London.
Key learning points
- A question to the reader should end with a question mark.
- Using interesting general facts can gain the reader’s interest and make them want to read the full report.
- A command should start with an imperative verb and entice the reader to read on.
Keywords
Introduction - An introduction tells the reader what the report is about and tries to entice them to read on.
Question - Something that is said or written in order to ask a person about something.
Outline - A general description or overview showing the main features of something.
Command - A command is a direct order or instruction telling someone to do something.
Common misconception
Children may write detailed information and facts about the fire in their introduction.
An introduction plays a key role in a report and entices the reader to keep reading. It should only include brief, general facts.
Teacher tip
The success criteria on the slides could also be printed off and stuck into the pupils' books so they can tick off as they write. You could ask them to underline each example from the success criteria in their work.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these is a feature of a non-chronological report?
Q2.Order these parts of a non-chronological report.
Q3.Which of these should the introduction tell the reader?
Q4.How can the writer entice the reader to read on?
Q5.Which adjective would be best to describe the report and entice the reader to read on?
Q6.The last thing a writer will do in their introduction is give a command to the reader. What are they commanding the reader to do?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the name for the section of a report that tells the reader what the whole report will be about?
Q2.Which of these is a purpose of the introduction?
Q3.Which of these is not a purpose of the introduction?
Q4.Which of these should be included in the introduction?
Q5.Which of these should be included in the introduction?
Q6.A command should start with an imperative (bossy) verb. Which of these words are imperative verbs?
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