a non-fiction text that informs about a subject or event and that is written out of time order

a way of communicating using words for expressing ideas, thoughts and information

Linguistic features of a non-chronological report about anglerfish

English

In this unit, pupils will write one paragraph per subheading. In 'Anglo-Saxons', pupils will write two paragraphs under one subheading.

in 'How Bees Make Honey', pupils learnt how to use causal conjunctions to explain how features of the bee are used. In this unit, pupils will expand on their explanatory points over multiple sentences.

In this unit, pupils research the anglerfish's appearance and habitat in order to write a non-chronological report. Pupils focus on using a range of fronted adverbials, applying subject-specific vocabulary and writing in clear paragraphs. Pupils edit and publish their reports at the end of the unit.

Anglerfish: non-chronological report

the way diagrams are arranged in a report

the way punctuation is used to show a feeling

the way words are used in a sentence to make the meaning clear

Tick the words that are specific to the topic of anglerfish.

What type of fronted adverbial is 'intriguingly'?

Which of these are viewpoint fronted adverbials?

It lists two adjectives to describe a noun.

It links one sentence to the next sentence.

It joins a subordinate clause and a main clause.

Which of these are true for a fronted adverbial of cause?

As a result, it has developed unique features.

As a result, they can carry developing eggs.

Which of these words need a capital letter?

Match the correct punctuation to each of the sentences below.

a word that joins two main clauses to form a compound sentence

a word or words that can tell the reader where a noun is

A non-fiction text is written with informal language only.

A non-fiction text is full of facts and information.

There are different types of non-fiction text.

Which of these are true for **non-fiction** texts?

Tick the fronted adverbial that is best suited to start the following sentence: 'I cooked a delicious meal for my family.'

After, school I went for a ride on my bike.

After school, I went for a ride on my bike.

After school I went for a ride, on my bike.

Which sentence has the comma accurately punctuated?

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