A conclusion is the final part of a text that summarises the main points, providing closure to the subject.

Summarising is the process of capturing key points in a concise way.

A formal fronted adverbial is a sentence starter followed by a comma that is formal in tone and often found in non-fiction texts.

Writing the conclusion of a non-chronological report about Anglo-Saxons

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In this unit, pupils write two paragraphs per subheading. In 'The Aye-Aye or Wild Cats', pupils will write longer paragraphs and sections per subheading.

In 'The Angler Fish', pupils wrote one paragraph per subheading. In this unit, pupils will write two paragraphs per subheading.

Ancient Greeks or Anglo-Saxons: non-chronological report

to provide specific details about a topic

to provide thoughts and opinions about a topic

to summarise the key points in a text, providing closure to the subject

What is the purpose of the conclusion in a non-chronological report?

The main grains grown were barley, oats and wheat.

Anglo-Saxons have left a lasting legacy on the landscape of Britain.

Anglo-Saxons lived in homes called 'hall houses'.

If you would like to find out more, visit your library, or use the internet.

Which **two** sentences would be in a conclusion about Anglo-Saxons?

Which **two** formal fronted adverbials could be used in a conclusion?

It repeats a specific fact from one of the sections in the report.

No new information about the subject is given in a conclusion. 

Which **two** sentences are true of a conclusion?

In conclusion, Anglo-Saxon farming innovations continue to have an impact

In conclusion Anglo-Saxon farming innovations continue to have an impact.

In conclusion, Anglo-Saxon farming innovations continue to have an impact.

the farmers gathered their tools and prepared to work.

the courageous warrior lifted up his mighty shield.

the Anglo-Saxons had a lasting impact on Britain.

Match the fronted adverbial to the clause.

Which heading is used for the first paragraph of a non-chronological report?

a sentence starter that gives a cause and effect

a sentence starter that is formal in tone

a sentence starter that gives the writer’s point of view

What is the definition of a formal fronted adverbial?

Where does a fronted adverbial come in a sentence?

Which fronted adverbial completes this sentence? '__________, the Anglo-Saxons played an important role in shaping the course of British history.'

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Writing the conclusion of a non-chronological report about Anglo-Saxons

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