the process of producing written content available for an audience

the way the information is organised on the page

a graph, chart, image or diagram that enhances understanding in non-fiction texts

a brief description accompanying an image that gives extra context

Publishing a non-chronological report about pandas

English

In this unit, pupils use extensive research from a range of sources as another technique to strengthen writer's credibility.

In 'Wild Cats: Non-Chronological Report', pupils were introduced to using the passive voice to maintain writer's credibility. In this unit, pupils will use extensive research from a range of sources as another technique to strengthen writer's credibility.

Pandas or Antarctic animals: non-chronological report

change lots of words and whole sections of text

use a sensible layout to help our audience read it

Which of these might we do when publishing our work? 

to describe exactly what we see in the picture

to add extra detail to what is shown in the picture

to give the reader a mental image of an important thing in our report

to draw attention to important parts of the object

to allow the audience to know the subject of the report

to allow the audience to find information easily on a particular theme

to allow the audience to read the text easily

to allow the audience to see where sections begin and end

Match these layout and publishing features of a non-chronological report to their purpose. 

True or false? All non-chronological reports will follow the same structure. 

trying out alternatives to see what 'looks right'

Which of the following are useful strategies for checking spellings we're unsure of? 

In addition pandas' black fur, helps them camouflage in the shade.

In addition, pandas' black fur helps them camouflage in the shade.

In addition pandas' black fur helps them camouflage, in the shade.

Which version of this sentence is correctly punctuated? 

Which fronted adverbial could join these two sentences? Pandas have sharp canines. They rarely use them. 

What punctuation could be added to this sentence? The giant panda a large bear has powerful jaw muscles. 

Which co-ordinating conjunction could be added to join these two sentences? Pandas must eat lots of bamboo. They will not have enough energy to survive. 

Pandas have strong jaws so that they can chew for hours.

Pandas have strong jaws. As a result, they can chew for hours.

Pandas have strong jaws. They can chew for hours. 

Which sentence uses vocabulary most appropriately for a non-chronological report? 

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