Writing the paragraph about a healthy diet
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write a detailed paragraph about what forms a healthy diet.
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.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these are true for non-fiction texts?
Q2.Which sentence has the comma accurately punctuated?
Q3.Which sentence needs a question mark at the end?
Q4.Which co-ordinating conjunction completes this sentence? 'Whole grains are full of fibre __________ they are excellent for our gut-health.'
Q5.Look at this clause: 'because it regulates the body temperature'. What type of clause is this?
Q6.Tick the sentences that are main clauses.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When we write, we should always try to do which of these things?
Q2.Which of these sentences is relevant to a non-chronological report about healthy lifestyle?
Q3.What is the definition of a subheading?
Q4.Which sentence could follow this sentence? 'Sugary foods can be part of a balanced diet.'
Q5.Which of these adjectives is appropriate to describe vegetables in a non-chronological report?
Q6.Fill in the gap: A complex sentence is formed of a main clause and at least one __________ clause.
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