Writing the introduction of a report on The Great Fire of London
I can write the introduction of a non-chronological report about the Great Fire of London.
Writing the introduction of a report on The Great Fire of London
I can write the introduction of a non-chronological report about the Great Fire of London.
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Lesson details
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.
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