Writing the paragraph about the death of King Tut
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write a detailed paragraph about the death of King Tut.
Key learning points
- A subheading signals to the reader what the section is about.
- A section about one feature of the report's subject contains specific facts and information to keep the reader engaged.
- Using the full range of sentence types (simple, compound and complex) improves text flow for the reader.
- Sentences should be said aloud before writing to ensure they make sense and read back once written to check for errors.
- Fronted adverbials of cause and formal fronted adverbials are used at the start of sentences for cohesion.
Keywords
Text flow - how a text is written to keep the reader engaged
Subheading - a word, phrase or sentence used to introduce part of a text
Compound sentence - a sentence formed of two main clauses and a co-ordinating conjunction
Complex sentence - a sentence formed of at least one main clause and a subordinate clause
Fronted adverbial - a sentence starter followed by a comma
Common misconception
Pupils write facts in a non-coherent order.
Ensure pupils are following the order of the facts on their plans when writing full sentences.
Teacher tip
Use the accompanying Year 3 Grammar unit 'Simple, compound and adverbial complex sentences' to teach the range of sentence types appropriate at Year 3 level. Secure knowledge of different sentence types increases pupil engagement in writing.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.In which section of a non-chronological report about King Tut would you find the following sentence? 'Scientists believe King Tut died from malaria or an infected leg.'
Q2.Which of these are suitable fronted adverbials for a non-chronological report about King Tut?
Q3.Which formal fronted adverbial completes the following sentence? '__________, they discovered thousands of artefacts in his tomb.'
Q4.Match the terms to their definitions.
Q5.Is the following statement true or false? 'Facts in the introduction of the non-chronological report are detailed and specific.'
Q6.Match the word class to its example.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is an example of a formal fronted adverbial that builds on a point from the previous sentence?
Q2.Match the term to its example.
Q3.Identify the verb in the following sentence: 'Howard Carter discovered the tomb in 1922.'
Q4.Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?
Q5.Which of these sentences is most likely to be found in a non-chronological report about King Tut?
Q6.Which sentence could follow this sentence to build on an idea? 'King Tut was found surrounded by around 5000 artefacts.'
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