the final part of a text that summarises the main points, providing closure to the subject

the process of capturing key points in a concise way

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 anglerfish

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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.

Anglerfish: non-chronological report

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

to provide new information and facts about a topic

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

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In this report, you will find out about the appearance and habitat.

Anglerfish use bioluminescence to attract prey.

To summarise, anglerfish have a distinctive appearance due to their adaptations.

Which of the following sentences would be in a conclusion about anglerfish?

Which of the following formal fronted adverbials could be used in a conclusion?

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

It contains pictures and diagrams with new information.

It can contain a formal fronted adverbial.

It has key word definitions written for the first time.

Which of the following sentences are true of a conclusion?

in conclusion, the anglerfish has had to make adaptations in order to survive

In conclusion the anglerfish has had to make adaptations in order to survive.

In conclusion, the anglerfish has had to make adaptations in order to survive.

in conclusion the anglerfish has had to make adaptations in order to survive

the anglerfish uses its illicium to attract prey.

it effectively lures prey with its light.

it uses its bioluminescence to thrive in its environment.

Match the adverbial clause to the main clause it fits best with.

This conjunction introduces a reason for something.

This conjunction introduces a contrast between two clauses.

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

Which of these are suitable fronted adverbials for a non-chronological report about anglerfish?

Which fronted adverbial completes this sentence? '__________, it uses its bioluminescent lure to attract unsuspecting prey.'

Which fronted adverbial completes this sentence? '__________, the anglerfish thrives in the freezing temperatures and high pressure of the abyssal zone.'

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