the opening paragraph of a non-fiction text that encourages the reader to read on

tells the reader what the rest of the report is about

a type of simple sentence that tells someone to do something

Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about healthy lifestyle

English

In this unit, pupils use previously-taught features of a non-chronological report to write more extensively for purpose. In the Angler Fish unit, pupils will increase the quantity of writing across a similar structure.

In the Stone Age unit, pupils learnt how to write a non-chronological report following a similar structure. In this unit, pupils will use the same features of a non-chronological report to write more extensively for purpose.

King Tut or Healthy Lifestyle: non-chronological report

to give the reader brief, general information about the subject

to inform the reader of the outline of the report

What are the purposes of the introduction?

Saying our sentences out {{}} helps us before we write them down.

It is important to eat a variety of foods. 

It is important to eat a variety of foods and we must do physical activity. 

It is important to eat a variety of foods as this provides different nutrients. 

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

informs the reader what the rest of the text is about

encourages the reader to continue reading

A balanced diet is important when leading a healthy lifestyle. 

Wholegrains release energy slowly to keep us fuller for longer. 

Humans should eat 30 different types of plant-based foods per week.

Exercise strengthens muscles and improves the health of your heart. 

Nuts and seeds are excellent for your gut. 

A balanced diet and regular exercise are important in a healthy lifestyle. 

In this report, you have learned about how to lead a healthy lifestyle. 

Which of these sentences would appear in the introduction?

words that always come at the beginning of a sentence

words that join words, phrases or clauses

words that describe a character's appearance

I went to the shops_____ I bought a newspaper. 

I want to play outside _____ it is raining heavily.

Do you want to go to the museum_____ do you want to go to the park?

Match the co-ordinating conjunction to the correct sentence by filling in the blanks.

It only makes sense if there is a conjunction.

What is a main clause? Select all that are correct.

In which instances could a comma be used?

Order the sections of a non-chronological report correctly.

Whic structural features might you find in a non-chronological report?

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