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Preparing the introduction of a report on The Great Fire of London
I can prepare the introduction of a non-chronological report about the Great Fire of London.
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Year 2
Preparing the introduction of a report on The Great Fire of London
I can prepare the introduction of a non-chronological report about the Great Fire of London.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The introduction of an information text should hook the reader in and make them want to read the full report.
- Introductions often contain questions to the reader.
- An introduction may contain some general facts and information to gain the reader’s interest.
- An introduction may end with a command which is a direct order or instruction telling the reader to continue reading.
Keywords
Introduction - An introduction tells the reader what the report is about and tries to entice them to read on.
Prepare - To get something ready or organise to do a certain task.
Command - A command is a direct order or instruction telling someone to do something.
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to know if adjectives are positive or negative.
Display lists of positive and negative adjectives on the wall and generate example sentences together.
You may want to pre-select information texts from your book corner so pupils can see and read introductions for themselves.
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Licence
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which of these best describes the word 'formal'?
when something, or someone, is relaxed
when something, or someone, is upset and angry
Q2.
What is it called when a writer uses two adjectives to describe a noun?
expanded adjective phrase
expanded phrase
Q3.
Which expanded noun phrase would be suitable to use in a formal report?
roaring, monstrous fire
evil, dazzling fire
Q4.
Are contractions such as 'didn't' allowed to be used in a formal report?
yes
sometimes
Q5.
A writer may choose to include questions in a non-chronological report on the Great Fire of London, but who are the questions directed to?
the writer themselves
the people in London in 1666
Q6.
What else can be included in a writer's questions to the reader?
greetings
clues to help them solve a mystery
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which of these is not a feature of a non-chronological report?
title
introduction
subheadings
paragraphs
Q2.
What comes at the start of a non-chronological report?
a paragraph about a particular part of the topic
information about the writer
Q3.
Which of these is one of the purposes of an introduction?
to give the reader detailed information about a specific subject
to give the reader the title of the report
Q4.
What is the name for a guide that helps you know what to do and how to do it?
a pan
a plane
Q5.
What could a writer start their introduction with to spark their reader's interest and entice them to keep reading?
a command
a subheading
Q6.
Which of these adjectives would be most effective at making your report sound appealing to read?
long
boring