Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about King Tut
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write the introduction of a non-chronological report about King Tut.
Key learning points
- The purpose of the introduction is to give general information to the reader.
- The introduction outlines what the reader will learn from the non-chronological report.
- The facts in the opening are general about King Tut; they become more specific in later paragraphs.
- An introduction ends with a command to the reader to continue reading.
- A compound sentence is formed of two main clauses joined with a co-ordinating conjunction.
Keywords
Introduction - the opening paragraph of a non-fiction text that encourages the reader to read on
General facts - the most basic or necessary facts
Outline - tells the reader what the rest of the report is about
Command - a type of simple sentence that tells someone to do something
Common misconception
Pupils try to include specific facts in the introduction.
An introduction's purpose is to introduce the topic and should only include general facts.
Teacher tip
Pupils will benefit from some prior knowledge of Ancient Egypt. Provide them with a variety of texts from which they can gather facts. Consider providing cross-curricular links to supplement pupils' understanding.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What are conjunctions?
Q2.Match the co-ordinating conjunction to the correct sentence by filling in the blanks.
I went to the shops_____ I bought a newspaper.
I want to play outside _____ it is raining heavily.
Do you want to go to the museum_____ do you want to go to the park?
Q3.What is a main clause? Select all that are correct.
Q4.In which instances could a comma be used?
Q5.Order the sections of a non-chronological report correctly.
Q6.Which features would be most appropriate for a non-chronological report?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What are the purposes of the introduction?
Q2.Saying our sentences out helps us before we write them down.
Q3.Which of the following is a compound sentence?
Q4.Match the feature to its purpose:
informs the reader what the rest of the text is about
encourages the reader to continue reading
a piece of most basic or necessary information
Q5.Match the fact to its fact type.
King Tut was an Egyptian pharaoh.
King Tut is believed to have died from an infection in his leg.
King Tut ruled Egypt 3000 years ago.
Q6.Which of these sentences would appear in the introduction?
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