Identifying the features of a non-chronological report in preparation for writing about aye-ayes
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify the features of a non-chronological report.
Key learning points
- a non-chronological report is a type of non-fiction text
- the purpose of a non-chronological report is to inform the reader about a particular subject
- information in a non-chronological report is organised using a title, subheadings and paragraphs
- linguistic features help to introduce, link and bring to life specific, factual information
Keywords
Non-chronological report - A non-chronological report is a non-fiction text that informs about a subject or event and that is written out of time order.
Purpose - Purpose is the aim of a text.
Audience - Audience is the person or people who read a text.
Language - Language is the type of words and tone used in a text.
Layout - Layout is the way a text is structured.
Common misconception
Pupils think that non-chronological reports can be informal
Identifying key linguistic features, such as subject-specific vocabulary and fronted adverbials, which contribute to formal tone
Teacher tip
Use actions such as those shown in the video to support pupils' understanding of the different functions of different types of fronted adverbials
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What type of information is found in non-fiction texts?
Q2.Which of these is not an example of a non-fiction text?
Q3.What is the language of a text?
Q4.Match the term to its meaning.
why the text was written
who the text was written for
language choice and tone
how information is presented
Q5.Which of these is not a feature of a non-chronological report?
Q6.Match the layout feature to its purpose
the name of a text
a word, phrase or sentence used to introduce part of a text
a section of a piece of writing indicated by a new line
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the sections of a non-chronological report to their purpose.
the first paragraph of a non-fiction text
paragraphs of information related to an aspect of the topic
the final paragraph of a non-fiction text
Q2.The final paragraph of a non-chronological report is called the
Q3.A fronted adverbial is
Q4.Match each type of fronted adverbial to its definition.
a sentence starter followed by a comma that's formal in tone
a sentence starter that explains cause and effect
a sentence starter that gives the writer’s point of view
Q5.Which of these fronted adverbials are not suitable for a non-chronological report?
Q6.Which order should these sentences be written in?
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