Identifying features of a non-chronological report in preparation for writing
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify important features of a non-chronological report.
Key learning points
- A non-chronological report is a non-fiction text providing information about a particular subject.
- A non-chronological report can be organised into an introduction, paragraphs organised by theme and a conclusion.
- Vocabulary within a non-chronological report is subject-specific and factual; the language and tone is formal.
- Conjunctions are an important linguistic feature within non-chronological reports in order to ensure cohesion.
- A fronted adverbial of cause is a sentence starter that tells the reader the cause and effect of something.
Keywords
Linguistic feature - a structure of language that uses words
Non-chronological report - a non-fiction text that informs about a subject or event and that is written out of time order
Subject-specific vocabulary - vocabulary used when writing about a particular subject
Fronted adverbial - a sentence starter followed by a comma
Conjunction - a word that joins words, phrases or clauses
Common misconception
Pupils think that non-chronological reports can be informal.
Identify key linguistic features, such as subject-specific vocabulary and fronted adverbials, which contribute to a formal tone. You could keep a lot of these on a classroom display or English-themed table.
Teacher tip
Provide the children with some examples of non-chronological reports that they can analyse in small groups, looking for the specific features taught in this lesson.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a non-fiction text?
Q2.Complete the following sentence: 'A fronted adverbial __________.'
Q3.Match each word class to its definition.
Q4.Which of these are true for non-fiction texts?
Q5.Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
Q6.What is subject-specific vocabulary?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the purpose of a non-chronological report?
Q2.Select the subject-specific vocabulary that you are likely to use when writing a non-chronological report about a healthy lifestyle.
Q3.Put these sections of an explanation text in the order you would write them in.
Q4.What is a subordinating conjunction?
Q5.Which of the following is an example of a fronted adverbial of cause?
Q6.Select an appropriate subordinating conjunction to complete the following sentence: 'Wholegrains are important __________ they keep you fuller for longer.'
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