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      Planning a section about Ancient Greek religion for a non-chronological report

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can plan the religion section of a non-chronological report about Ancient Greeks.

      Key learning points

      1. The plan includes keywords and subject-specific vocabulary related to the section.
      2. Taking notes is a skill.
      3. Notes should not be written in full sentences and bullet points can be used to order notes.
      4. Key vocabulary and linguistic devices should be logged in a plan.
      5. The plan should be clearly structured in the order of the section.

      Keywords

      • Subject-specific vocabulary - vocabulary used when writing about a particular subject

      • Plan - a framework that writers create before they write a section or whole text

      • Notes - short reminders or pieces of information you write down to help you remember things when you're making a plan

      Common misconception

      Planning needs to be detailed and plans should be written in full sentences.

      Planning should log key vocabulary, linguistic devices and be written in note-from using bullet points.

      Teacher tip

      Find video clips of Ancient Greek gods and goddesses, myths and Olympic Games for engagement and to support further understanding.

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Which of the following need a capital letter?

      country
      Correct answer: greece
      temple
      Correct answer: parthenon
      mountain

      Q2.
      Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

      There were twelve Olympian gods like Zeus, Poseidon, Apollo, Aphrodite.
      There were twelve Olympian gods like Zeus Poseidon, Apollo and Aphrodite.
      Correct answer: There were twelve Olympian gods like Zeus, Poseidon, Apollo and Aphrodite.
      There were twelve Olympian gods like Zeus Poseidon Apollo and Aphrodite.

      Q3.
      In which sentence is the comma used correctly?

      On Mount Olympus the Greek gods and goddesses, resided.
      Correct answer: On Mount Olympus, the Greek gods and goddesses resided.
      On, Mount Olympus the Greek gods and goddesses resided.

      Q4.
      What is the purpose of a subheading?

      To make a text longer.
      To summarise the text.
      Correct answer: To signal the reader to each section of the text.

      Q5.
      Which of the following of these fronted adverbials show that another idea is being added to the previous sentence?

      Interestingly,
      However,
      Correct answer: In addition to this,
      Correct answer: Also,

      Q6.
      Which of these conjunctions are contrasting conjunctions?

      Correct answer: but
      Correct answer: however
      and
      as well as

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Which of the following are subject-specific vocabulary?

      Correct answer: Olympia
      mountain
      Correct answer: Zeus
      religion
      Correct answer: Athens

      Q2.
      Match the Greek god to their religious role.

      Correct Answer:Zeus,King of gods.

      King of gods.

      Correct Answer:Poseidon,God of the sea.

      God of the sea.

      Correct Answer:Apollo,God of the sun and arts.

      God of the sun and arts.

      Correct Answer:Aphrodite,Goddess of love and beauty.

      Goddess of love and beauty.

      Q3.
      What is in a plan?

      Full sentences with capital letters and full stops.
      Correct answer: Bullet points for notes.
      Correct answer: Subject-specific vocabulary.
      Unnecessary information.

      Q4.
      Which of these fronted adverbials are used to give the writer's viewpoint?

      Correct answer: Intriguingly,
      Correct answer: Significantly,
      Cautiously,
      Correct answer: Impressively,
      Rapidly,

      Q5.
      Which of these are fronted adverbials of cause?

      Correct answer: As a result,
      In addition,
      Correct answer: As a consequence,
      Also,

      Q6.
      Match the type of fronted adverbial to its use.

      Correct Answer:Formal fronted adverbial,To introduce information in a sentence in a formal way.

      To introduce information in a sentence in a formal way.

      Correct Answer:Viewpoint fronted adverbial,To convey the opinion of the writer.

      To convey the opinion of the writer.

      Correct Answer:Fronted adverbial of cause,To explain the cause and effect of two statements.

      To explain the cause and effect of two statements.


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