Writing the conclusion of a non-chronological report about anglerfish
I can write the conclusion of a non-chronological report about anglerfish.
Writing the conclusion of a non-chronological report about anglerfish
I can write the conclusion of a non-chronological report about anglerfish.
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Key learning points
- The purpose of a conclusion is to summarise the key points in a text, providing closure to the subject.
- A summary sentence is the opening sentence of a conclusion and summarises the key points in a text.
- A conclusion begins with a formal fronted adverbial.
- There are no new facts or information about the subject in the conclusion.
- A conclusion finishes with the writer suggesting to the reader how to find out more about the subject.
Keywords
Conclusion - the final part of a text that summarises the main points, providing closure to the subject
Summarising - the process of capturing key points in a concise way
Formal fronted adverbial - a sentence starter followed by a comma that is formal in tone and often found in non-fiction texts
Common misconception
Pupils may want to introduce new ideas or information in the conclusion.
A conclusion does not introduce new information. Its purpose is to summarise the key points made previously throughout the text.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following are conjunctions?
Q2.Match the conjunction to its purpose.
This conjunction introduces a reason for something.
This conjunction introduces a contrast between two clauses.
This conjunction introduces a condition.
Q3.Which heading is used for the first paragraph of a non-chronological report?
Q4.Which of these are suitable fronted adverbials for a non-chronological report about anglerfish?
Q5.Which fronted adverbial completes this sentence? '__________, it uses its bioluminescent lure to attract unsuspecting prey.'
Q6.Which fronted adverbial completes this sentence? '__________, the anglerfish thrives in the freezing temperatures and high pressure of the abyssal zone.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the purpose of the conclusion in a non-chronological report?
Q2.Which of the following sentences would be in a conclusion about anglerfish?
Q3.Which of the following formal fronted adverbials could be used in a conclusion?
Q4.Which of the following sentences are true of a conclusion?
Q5.Which sentence is accurately punctuated?
Q6.Match the adverbial clause to the main clause it fits best with.
the anglerfish uses its illicium to attract prey.
it effectively lures prey with its light.
it uses its bioluminescence to thrive in its environment.