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.
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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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.
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