Year 3

Portia Spiders - Non-Chronological Report

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    In this lesson, we will look at what a non-chronological report is, then we will look at purpose, audience, language and layout in more detail.
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    In this lesson, we will explore the rules associated with plurals. Ten spelling words will be explained and set to learn.
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    In this lesson, we will revise simple sentences and then explore compound sentences. We will look at common mistakes made when writing compound sentences.
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    In this lesson, we will research Portia Spiders in preparation for a non-chronological report. We will also look at the layout of a non-chronological report.
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    To develop a rich understanding of words associated with the jungle (Part 1)

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    In this lesson, we will develop both subject specific vocabulary and expanded noun phrases to describe the Portia Spider.
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    In this lesson, we will practise the rules associated with adding suffixes to make plurals. We will learn how to practise using the 'best bet' strategy and will test the words previously set to learn.
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    In this lesson, we will plan the opening and first section of a non-chronological report. We will look at how to set the report out.
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    In this lesson, we will write the opening paragraph of a non-chronological report. We will look at the layout and what an opening needs to do.
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    In this lesson, we will write compound sentences for a non-chronological report. We will also look at the purpose, audience, language and layout of our report.
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    In this lesson, we will explore subordinate clauses and complex sentences.
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    In this lesson, we will further explore the rules associated with adding the suffixes -es and -ves to make plurals. Ten spelling words will be explained and set to learn.
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    In this lesson, we will write a range of complex sentences for a report. We will look at the purpose, audience, language, and layout of our non-chronological report and where complex sentences should be used.
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    In this lesson, we will write the first section of a non-chronological report. We will look at a modelled example to help us.
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    To develop a rich understanding of words associated with the jungle (Part 2)

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    In this lesson, we will practise editing work. We will then edit the first section of a non-chronological report.
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    In this lesson, we will practise the rules associated with adding the suffixes -es and -ves to make plurals. We will learn how to practise using the 'Pyramid' strategy and will test the words previously set to learn.
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    In this lesson, we will plan the second section of a non-chronological report. We will look at the vocabulary that we might use when we plan our report, then we will revise the layout, purpose, audience and language.
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    In this lesson, we will write the second section of a non-chronological report. First we will look at the vocabulary that we might be using in this section of our non chronological report. Then we will look at what we need to include to the purpose audience, language and layout.
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    In this lesson, we will write the closing of a non-chronological report. We will look at an example closing and pick out ideas that we can use in our own closing
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