Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about tigers
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a plan to write the introduction of a non-chronological report about tigers.
Key learning points
- The purpose of the introduction is to engage the reader and give them general information about the report's subject.
- Tigers can be referred to in the singular or plural throughout a report.
- Writers plan and say each sentence aloud before writing it down so that they write more coherent sentences.
- The writing process involves planning, drafting, checking, editing and publishing a piece of writing.
Keywords
Introduction - the first paragraph of a non-fiction text that encourages the reader to read on
General information - the most basic and necessary information
Purpose - the aim of the text
The writing process - involves planning, drafting, checking, editing and publishing a piece of writing
Common misconception
Children may want to copy the teacher model and teacher plan.
Incorporate opportunities for paired talk and suggest a range of possible vocabulary choices to support pupils in using their own ideas.
Teacher tip
Paired talk and whole class talk encourages the sharing of vocabulary across pupils of all attainment levels.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a typical structure of a non-chronological report?
Q2.Which of these is a definition for 'general information'?
Q3.In a non-chronological report, which structural element is typically found at the beginning of the report, providing a brief overview of the topic?
Q4.Match each part of the introduction with its purpose.
introduces what the report will be about
gives the reader some necessary information about the topic
links on to the next paragraph
Q5.Put these sentences in the correct order.
Q6.Which one of these should not be included in a plan?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The purpose of the introduction is to...
Q2.Match the terms to their definitions.
broad, basic or commonly known facts about a subject
precise, detailed and narrowly focused facts about a subject
Q3.Match the terms to their definitions.
one
more than one
Q4.Which punctuation mark is used to indicate possession (something that belongs to someone or something else)?
Q5.Which of these punctuation marks is an apostrophe?
Q6.Which of these sentences uses the plural possessive apostrophe correctly?
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