Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about the Stone Age
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write the introduction of a non-chronological report about the Stone Age.
Key learning points
- The purpose of the introduction is to give general information to the reader.
- The introduction outlines what the reader will learn from the non-chronological report.
- The facts in the introduction are general facts about the Stone Age; they become more specific in later paragraphs.
- An introduction ends with a command to the reader to continue reading.
- Viewpoint fronted adverbials can be useful to introduce a fact.
Keywords
Introduction - the opening paragraph of a non-fiction text that encourages the reader to read on
General facts - the most basic or necessary facts
Viewpoint fronted adverbial - a sentence starter that gives the writer’s point of view
Command - a type of simple sentence that tells someone to do something
Common misconception
Pupils try to include specific facts in the introduction.
An introduction's purpose is to introduce the topic and should only include general facts.
Teacher tip
Pupils will benefit from some prior knowledge of the Stone Age. Provide them with a variety of texts from which they can gather facts. Consider providing cross-curricular links to supplement pupils' understanding.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What are conjunctions?
Q2.Match the co-ordinating conjunction to the correct sentence by filling in the blanks.
I went home __________ I played in my room.
I brought my snack __________ I'm not hungry.
Do you want to go now __________ do you want to go later?
Q3.What is a main clause?
Q4.Where does a fronted adverbial come in a sentence?
Q5.Match the viewpoint fronted adverbials to their meanings.
This fact is interesting.
This fact makes you think wow!
This fact is strange.
Q6.In which instances could a comma be used?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What are the purposes of the introduction of a non-chronological report?
Q2.In the introduction, what sort of facts should be included?
Q3.Match the feature to its purpose.
the most basic or necessary facts about the subject
informs the reader what the rest of the text is about
encourages the reader to continue reading
Q4.What features would you find in a compound sentence?
Q5.Which of the following is true of a viewpoint fronted adverbial?
Q6.How can a simple sentence be turned into a compound sentence?
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