Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about Ancient Greeks
I can write the introduction of a non-chronological report about Ancient Greeks.
Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about Ancient Greeks
I can write the introduction of a non-chronological report about Ancient Greeks.
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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 Ancient Greeks.
- 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.
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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? Tick all that apply.
Q4.Which of the following 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 of the following are true about the Ancient Greeks?
Q2.What is the purpose of the introduction of a non-chronological report?
Q3.Which of the following is true of a viewpoint fronted adverbial?
Q4.How can a simple sentence be turned into a compound sentence?
Q5.Which of the following 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.