Writing the second recount paragraph of a journalistic report about the Titanic
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write the second recount paragraph of a journalistic report.
Key learning points
- The purpose of the recount section is to engage the reader and provide them with specific facts about the topic.
- Using a range of different sentence structures enhances text cohesion.
- Using different types of complex sentence enables us to share information with our reader in different ways.
- When writing, we should use our plans and success criteria so our writing can be as effective as possible.
Keywords
Complex sentence - a sentence formed of at least one main clause and a subordinate clause
Adverbial complex sentence - a sentence formed of a main clause and an adverbial subordinate clause
Non-finite complex sentence - a sentence formed of a main clause and a non-finite subordinate clause
Relative complex sentence - a sentence formed of a main clause and a relative subordinate clause
Common misconception
Pupils may find it challenging to identify the types of complex sentences.
The first learning cycle focuses on reviewing the three types of complex sentence previously learnt in the unit.
Teacher tip
Give pupils opportunities to share their ideas with their peers to allow for collaborative vocabulary and sentence generation.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the terms to their definitions.
a group of words that contains a verb and makes sense
a group of words containing a verb that doesn't make sense
a type of subordinate clause that starts with an -ing verb
Q2.Identify the subordinating conjunctions.
Q3.Identify the co-ordinating conjunctions.
Q4.Match the complex sentence types to their definitions.
sentences with a main clause & adverbial subordinate clause
sentences with a main clause & non-finite subordinate clause
sentences with a main clause & relative subordinate clause
Q5.Identify the adverbial complex sentence.
Q6.Identify the non-finite complex sentence.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the purpose of the recount paragraphs?
Q2.Which type of sentence is formed of one main clause?
Q3.Which type of sentence is formed of two main clauses joined by a co-ordinating conjunction?
Q4.Which type of sentence is formed of at least one main clause and a subordinate clause?
Q5.Match the key words to their definitions.
sentence formed of a main clause and a subordinate clause
sentence with a main clause & adverbial subordinate clause
sentence with a main clause & non-finite subordinate clause
sentence with a main clause & relative subordinate clause
Q6.Put the stages of the writing process in the correct order.
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