Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about Anglo-Saxons
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write the introduction of a non-chronological report about Anglo-Saxons.
Key learning points
- An introduction's purpose is to give general facts to the reader.
- The introduction gives general facts about the time period and origins of the Anglo-Saxons.
- The introduction tells the reader what they will learn in the rest of the report.
Keywords
Introduction - the first paragraph of a non-fiction text that provides essential information about the subject
General facts - facts that exemplify the main information about a subject
Text flow - how a text is written to keep the reader engaged
Common misconception
Pupils try to include subject-specific information in the introduction.
An introduction's purpose is to introduce the topic and should only include general facts.
Teacher tip
Pupils will need to do some research on the Anglo-Saxons prior to the lesson. Provide them with a variety of texts from which they can gather facts. Consider providing cross curricular links to supplement pupils' understanding.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What are conjunctions?
Q2.Match the co-ordinating conjunction to its purpose.
for building on
for a positive and a negative
for an option or an effect
Q3.What is a main clause?
Q4.Which two of these are true for a subordinate clause?
Q5.Where does a fronted adverbial come in a sentence?
Q6.Match the viewpoint fronted adverbial to its meaning.
This fact makes you think wow!
This fact is curious!
This fact is very important.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which three of these are true about the Anglo-Saxons?
Q2.What is the purpose of the introduction of a non-chronological report?
Q3.Which is true of a viewpoint fronted adverbial?
Q4.How can a simple sentence be turned into a compound sentence?
Q5.Which three of these are subordinating conjunctions?
Q6.Match the sentence types to their definitions.
formed of a main clause and one or more subordinate clauses
formed of two main clauses and a co-ordinating conjunction
formed of one main clause
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