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Planning the conclusion of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes
I can plan the conclusion of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes.
- Year 5
Planning the conclusion of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes
I can plan the conclusion of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The conclusion is the final paragraph of a non-chronological report.
- Information in the conclusion should be general.
- Writers can use a range of cohesive devices to enhance text flow and keep the reader engaged.
- Effective planning leads to successful writing outcomes.
Keywords
Conclusion - the closing paragraph of a non-fiction text
General information - the most basic and necessary information
Purpose - the aim of the text
Cohesive devices - language structures that develop text cohesion
Common misconception
Pupils want to add additional information about aye-ayes' diets or adaptations to the conclusion.
Information in the conclusion must be kept general and must summarise the rest of the report.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these is not a feature of a non-chronological report?
Q2.The first paragraph of a non-chronological report is called the...
Q3.Match each term to its definition:
types of words and language that a writer chooses carefully
words and phrases about the subject of the report
a sentence starter followed by a comma
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 give the writer’s point of view
Q5.Match each term to the correct definition:
brings about another event or action
happens because of another event or action
Q6.'As a result,' and 'Consequently,' are examples of which type of fronted adverbial?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The conclusion is...
Q2.Order the parts of our non-chronological report about aye-ayes:
Q3.Match the parts of a non-chronological report to their purposes:
the first paragraph that encourages the reader to read on
specific information related to an aspect of the topic
the last paragraph that summarises the key information
Q4.A plan should include
Q5.Which information is appropriate to include in the conclusion?
Q6.Match each cohesive device to its example:
Consequently,
endangered
which face rapid population decline
(cutting down of trees)