Writing the conclusion of a non-chronological report about Anglo-Saxons
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write the conclusion of a non-chronological report about Anglo-Saxons.
Key learning points
- The purpose of a conclusion is to summarise the key points in a text, providing closure to the subject.
- A summary sentence is the opening sentence of a conclusion and summarises the key points in a text.
- A conclusion begins with a formal fronted adverbial.
- There are no new facts or information about the subject in the conclusion.
- A conclusion finishes with the writer suggesting to the reader how to find out more about the subject.
Keywords
Conclusion - A conclusion is the final part of a text that summarises the main points, providing closure to the subject.
Summarising - Summarising is the process of capturing key points in a concise way.
Formal fronted adverbial - A formal fronted adverbial is a sentence starter followed by a comma that is formal in tone and often found in non-fiction texts.
Common misconception
Pupils may want to introduce new ideas or information in the conclusion.
A conclusion does not introduce new information. Its purpose is to summarise the key points made previously through the text.
Teacher tip
Pupils should re-read the previous sections in pairs and pull out the key ideas. They could then make notes on mini whiteboards using bullet points.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which two of these are conjunctions?
Q2.Match the conjunction to its purpose.
for giving a reason
for building on
for a positive and a negative
Q3.Which heading is used for the first paragraph of a non-chronological report?
Q4.What is the definition of a formal fronted adverbial?
Q5.Where does a fronted adverbial come in a sentence?
Q6.Which fronted adverbial completes this sentence? '__________, the Anglo-Saxons played an important role in shaping the course of British history.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the purpose of the conclusion in a non-chronological report?
Q2.Which two sentences would be in a conclusion about Anglo-Saxons?
Q3.Which two formal fronted adverbials could be used in a conclusion?
Q4.Which two sentences are true of a conclusion?
Q5.Which sentence is accurately punctuated?
Q6.Match the fronted adverbial to the clause.
the farmers gathered their tools and prepared to work.
the courageous warrior lifted up his mighty shield.
the Anglo-Saxons had a lasting impact on Britain.
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