Linguistic features of a non-chronological report about Ancient Greeks
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify and explain linguistic features of a non-chronological report.
Key learning points
- Subject-specific vocabulary, including numerical facts, is used in a non-chronological report.
- Fronted adverbials of cause are used at the start of a sentence to explain a reason.
- Sentences can start with a range of fronted adverbials like formal and viewpoint fronted adverbials.
Keywords
Non-chronological report - a non-fiction text that informs about a subject or event and that is written out of time order
Language - a way of communicating using words for expressing ideas, thoughts and information
Fronted adverbial - a sentence starter followed by a comma
Common misconception
Non-chronological reports can be written in first person.
Non-chronological reports are only written in third person. A non-chronological report is not a biography or recount.
Teacher tip
Provide pupils with Ancient Greek pictures and visuals relating to the facts on each slide, which will enhance their understanding of the subject.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which two of these words need a capital letter?
Q2.Match the correct punctuation to each of the sentences below.
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Q3.What is a co-ordinating conjunction?
Q4.Which of these are true for non-fiction texts?
Q5.Tick the fronted adverbial that is best suited to start this sentence: "I completed my home learning."
Q6.Which sentence has the comma accurately punctuated?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a linguistic feature?
Q2.Tick the three words that are specific to the topic of Ancient Greeks.
Q3.What type of fronted adverbial is 'impressively'?
Q4.Which two of these are viewpoint fronted adverbials?
Q5.Which two of these are true for a fronted adverbial of cause?
Q6.Match the cause to the effect.
As a result, they developed many new ideas about society.
As a result, their architecture influenced other buildings.
As a result, the citizens were given a say.
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