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Writing the conclusion of a non-chronological report about Ancient Greeks

I can write the conclusion of a non-chronological report about Ancient Greeks.

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Writing the conclusion of a non-chronological report about Ancient Greeks

I can write the conclusion of a non-chronological report about Ancient Greeks.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The purpose of a conclusion is to summarise the key points in a text, providing closure to the subject.
  2. A summary sentence is the opening sentence of a conclusion and summarises the key points in a text.
  3. A conclusion begins with a formal fronted adverbial.
  4. There are no new facts or information about the subject in the conclusion.
  5. A conclusion finishes with the writer suggesting to the reader how to find out more about the subject.

Common misconception

Pupils may want to introduce new ideas or information in the conclusion.

A conclusion does not introduce new information. Its purpose is to summarise the key points made previously through the text.

Keywords

  • Conclusion - the final part of a text that summarises the main points, providing closure to the subject

  • Summarising - the process of capturing key points in a concise way

  • Formal fronted adverbial - a sentence starter followed by a comma that is formal in tone and often found in non-fiction texts

Pupils should re-read the previous sections in pairs and pull out the key ideas. They could then make notes on mini-whiteboards using bullet points.
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6 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following are conjunctions?
Correct answer: and
heavy
Correct answer: but
always
Q2.
Match the conjunction to its purpose.
Correct Answer:because,For giving a reason.

For giving a reason.

Correct Answer:and,For building on.

For building on.

Correct Answer:but,For connecting ideas that contrast.

For connecting ideas that contrast.

Q3.
Which heading is used for the first paragraph of a non-chronological report?
Conclusion
Correct answer: Introduction
Warfare
Religion
Q4.
What is the definition of a formal fronted adverbial?
A sentence starter that gives a cause and effect.
Correct answer: A sentence starter that is formal in tone.
A sentence starter that gives the writer’s point of view.
Q5.
Where does a fronted adverbial come in a sentence?
In the middle.
At the end.
Correct answer: At the start.
Q6.
Which fronted adverbial completes this sentence? "__________, the Ancient Greeks played an important role in shaping our modern world."
Quickly,
Every Sunday,
Correct answer: In summary,
At home,

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the purpose of the conclusion in a non-chronological report?
To provide specific details about a topic.
To provide thoughts and opinions about a topic.
Correct answer: To summarise the key points in a text, providing closure to the subject.
Q2.
Which of the following sentences would be in a conclusion about Ancient Greeks?
Hoplites wore bronze helmets, breast plates and greaves.
Correct answer: The Ancient Greeks have influenced the modern world.
Ancient Greeks believed in the supernatural world and wrote stories about them.
Correct answer: If you would like to find out more, visit your library, or use the internet.
Q3.
Which of the following formal fronted adverbials could be used in a conclusion?
In addition to this,
Despite this,
Correct answer: To summarise,
Correct answer: In conclusion,
Q4.
Which of the following sentences are true of a conclusion?
It repeats a specific fact from one of the sections in the report.
Correct answer: No new information about the subject is given in a conclusion.
Correct answer: It contains a summary sentence.
It has a glossary.
Q5.
Which sentence is accurately punctuated?
In conclusion, Ancient Greek religion had an impact on their daily lives
in conclusion, Ancient Greek religion had an impact on their daily lives.
Correct answer: In conclusion, Ancient Greek religion had an impact on their daily lives.
In conclusion Ancient Greek religion had an impact on their daily lives.
Q6.
Match the fronted adverbial to the clause.
Correct Answer:Before every battle,,the hoplites stood in a phalanx formation.

the hoplites stood in a phalanx formation.

Correct Answer:With all his strength,,the courageous hoplite lifted up his large, round shield.

the courageous hoplite lifted up his large, round shield.

Correct Answer:In conclusion, ,the religion and warfare had an impact on their daily lives.

the religion and warfare had an impact on their daily lives.