Writing the adaptations section of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a plan to write the adaptations section of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes.
Key learning points
- Information in the adaptations section is specific for the reader.
- Fronted adverbials, subject-specific vocabulary, relative complex sentences and parenthesis enhance text cohesion.
- Parenthesis is additional information added to the sentence that can be demarcated using a pair of brackets.
- Plans should be used when writing to generate initial ideas and build upon them.
- Success criteria help us understand what to include in our writing.
Keywords
Specific information - clear, exact and particular information
Parenthesis - additional information that can be removed without compromising grammatical accuracy
Brackets - a punctuation mark used to add extra, factual information in a clause
Text cohesion - refers to how text flows to maintain the interest of the reader and achieve the text’s purpose
Adaptations - special features that animals and plants develop to help them survive where they live
Common misconception
Pupils may forget the second bracket after parenthesis.
Teacher explicitly models making this mistake and correcting it when re-reading the final written outcome at the end of the lesson.
Teacher tip
Regularly remind pupils to check their success criteria so they can keep track of which writing skills they have already used and which they still need to use.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Tick the definition of 'non-fiction':
Q2.Match the cohesive devices to their functions.
Q3.Which punctuation marks are brackets?
Q4.Tick the information below that is not relevant to the adaptations section of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes:
Q5.Which of these is not a cohesive device?
Q6.What is the parenthesis in this sentence? Aye-ayes are nocturnal (active at night time) so their night vision must be excellent in order to hunt.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Choose which option best defines 'text cohesion':
Q2.Match the adaptations to their functions:
Q3.The purpose of success criteria is to...
Q4.Match each cohesive device to its example:
Q5.Put the stages of the writing process in order.
Q6.Tick which part of this sentence is parenthesis: These primates have continuously-growing incisors (front teeth) that are used to bite through tough materials such as tree bark and coconut shells.
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