Learning the features of a non-chronological report on nocturnal animals
I can identify the different features of a non-chronological report.
Learning the features of a non-chronological report on nocturnal animals
I can identify the different features of a non-chronological report.
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Key learning points
- Non-chronological reports are non-fiction.
- Non-chronological reports often have titles, subheadings and paragraphs.
- An introduction followed by two paragraphs of information is how we can structure a non-chronological report.
- A non-chronological report must be written in a formal tone, avoiding language choices associated with fiction writing.
- Contractions are not used in formal writing.
Keywords
Information - pieces of knowledge that help us understand something
Non-chronological report - a non-fiction text that informs about a subject or event and that is written out of time order
Features - the parts or characteristics that make something unique
Common misconception
Pupils may find the vocabulary of 'chronological' and 'non-chronological' challenging.
Using examples that pupils are very familiar with, such as the events in a school day, will help to explain the concepts.
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