Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about nocturnal animals
I can write an introduction of a non-chronological report about nocturnal animals.
Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about nocturnal animals
I can write an introduction of a non-chronological report about nocturnal animals.
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Key learning points
- An introduction of a non-chronological report should entice the reader to read the main report.
- An introduction should make the report itself seem interesting and informative.
- A question is a type of simple sentence that asks the reader for an answer and ends with a question mark.
- A question mark is a punctuation mark used at the end of a question.
- A command is a type of simple sentence that tells someone to do something and can end with an exclamation mark
Keywords
Introduction - An introduction tells the reader what the report is about and tries to entice them to read on.
Question - Something that is said or written in order to ask a person about something.
Command - A command is a direct order or instruction telling someone to do something.
Outline - An outline tells the reader what they will learn about through reading the text.
Common misconception
Children may write detailed information and facts about nocturnal animals in their introduction.
Explain to pupils that the introduction gives general information. Give examples of general vs specific information for children to identify
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