a non-fiction text that informs about a subject or event and that is written out of time order

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

a section of a piece of writing that is indicated by a new line and an indentation

a central idea that the writer intends the audience to engage deeply with

following the order in which a series of events happened

Identifying features of a model non-chronological report about an insect

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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

Which of the following expanded noun phrases could replace 'stag beetles' in a non-chronological report?

The stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) is instantly recognisable. 

Its mandibles (jaws) make it easy to spot. 

The larva grows to lengths of 11 centimetres. 

The larva (immature form) lives underground for up to 6 years. 

Which of these sentences contain parenthesis?

the author's imaginative descriptions of the subject

Which of the following features might we find in a non-chronological report?

so that the reader knows where to find the information they need

so that the reader can get in-depth, specific information about specific themes

so that the reader can get general information about the subject

Why is information in a non-chronological report grouped into paragraphs with subheadings?

Where in a non-chronological report are we most likely to find general information about the subject?

Adult stag beetles use up the energy stored by the larva. 

Stag beetles are now an endangered species. 

The larva scrapes rotten wood with its sharp jaws. 

Both male and female stag beetles have wings. 

Which of these sentences could belong in a paragraph called 'Diet of stag beetles'?

a text that is based on factual information

a text that is based on the author's imagination

a text that has a mixture of imaginative and factual parts

What is the definition of a non-fiction text?

a newspaper article about the discovery of a new star

an information website about a particular star

a biography of an astronomer who discovered an important star

Which of the following is **not** likely to be a non-fiction text? 

It's written in the order the events happened. 

What does it mean if a text is written in 'chronological order'?

the sentences are linked by a shared theme

Which of the following best describes a 'paragraph'?

a title for a section or paragraph of writing

Which is the best definition of a subheading? 

how the author felt driving across the USA

the author's criticisms of the president of the USA

Which of the following might be the subjects of non-chronological reports?

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