Publishing a non-chronological report about anglerfish
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can publish a non-chronological report.
Key learning points
- Visuals and captions make information easier to understand and remember for the reader.
- The layout of a text helps to organise information logically, allowing the reader to navigate through a report easily.
- It is important to use neat, joined handwriting when publishing a non-chronological report.
- A published non-chronological report should be visually and linguistically appealing to the reader.
Keywords
Visual aid - graph, chart, image or diagram that enhances understanding in non-fiction texts
Caption - a brief description accompanying an image that gives extra context
Layout - the way information is organised on the page
Common misconception
Captions shouldn't just reiterate what's obvious in the visual.
Captions should complement diagrams by explaining the visual, highlighting key points and giving any additional facts.
Teacher tip
Model how to draw the key features of an anglerfish and how they have adapted these features to survive in their environment.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the main purpose of a non-chronological report about anglerfish?
Q2.Which section of a non-chronological report about anglerfish would most likely discuss the function of their bioluminescent lure?
Q3.Which visual aid is most likely to be used in a non-chronological report about anglerfish to illustrate their deep-sea habitat?
Q4.What would the 'conclusion' section of a non-chronological report about anglerfish likely summarise?
Q5.In a non-chronological report about anglerfish, which section would most likely discuss the variations of anglerfish found in different ocean regions?
Q6.Is a non-chronological report a fiction text or a non-fiction text?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following are examples of visual aids?
Q2.Which of these refers to the way information is organised on the page?
Q3.Put these steps for drawing a diagram of an anglerfish in the correct order.
Q4.True or false? It is important to use neat, joined handwriting when publishing.
Q5.Put these sections in the correct order for the layout of a non-chronological report.
Q6.Match the layout features of a non-chronological report to their purposes.
an attention-grabbing phrase that gives an idea of the topic
an engaging section that briefly introduces the topic
the parts with lots of facts and detail about the topic
the summary of the report
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