how a text flows to maintain the interest of the reader and achieve text purpose

language structures that develop text cohesion

a phrase, word or sentence used to introduce a section of a text

a sentence used at the start of a paragraph

Writing specific sections of a non-chronological report about pandas

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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

Because pandas' legs are strong, they can gather bamboo.

Pandas have strong legs and they have strong molars.

Match the types of cohesive device to the examples. 

Even though pandas have unique eye markings, they can identify each other. 

Because pandas have unique eye markings, they can identify each other. 

Before pandas have unique eye markings, they can identify each other. 

Which of these examples correctly connects these ideas? Pandas have unique eye marks. They can identify each other. 

Pandas' white patches allow them to camouflage in the snow. 

Pandas are known for their distinctive black-and-white colouring. 

Which of the following could be an introductory sentence for an appearance section of a non-chronological report? 

Which cohesive device has been used here? Pandas (from the family Ursidae) are known worldwide for their distinctive colouring. 

Pandas have thick fur so that they can stay warm in winter. 

Pandas have thick fur because they can stay warm in winter. 

Pandas have thick fur although they can stay warm in winter. 

Which option below combines this information correctly to improve text cohesion? Pandas have thick fur. They can stay warm in winter. 

Which fronted adverbial best joins these two ideas? Pandas have strong jaw muscles. They can eat for long periods of time. 

Pandas have a 'thumb'. They can grip bamboo stems. 

Pandas can grip bamboo stems because they have a 'thumb'. 

Pandas have a 'thumb'. As a result, they can grip bamboo stems. 

Pandas can grip bamboo stems. They have a 'thumb'. 

Which of the examples below show good text cohesion?

Which co-ordinating conjunction could be used to join these two sentences? Pandas need strong legs. They wouldn't be able to gather enough bamboo.

Because panda numbers are rising, they are still vulnerable to extinction. 

Panda numbers are rising so that they are still vulnerable to extinction. 

Although panda numbers are rising, they are still vulnerable to extinction. 

Which of the following best combines these two ideas? Panda numbers are rising. They are still vulnerable to extinction. 

Pandas have strong molars and they can crush bamboo stems easily. 

Pandas have strong molars, allowing them to crush bamboo stems easily. 

Pandas have strong molars so that they can crush bamboo stems easily. 

Which sentence combines these ideas using a non-finite (-ing) clause? Pandas have strong molars. This allows them to crush bamboo stems easily.

Which fronted adverbial could connect these two sentences? Pandas have strong legs. They are able to gather lots of bamboo without getting tired. 

Tick the parts of a non-chronological report that include specific information about particular themes.

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