Publishing a non-chronological report about anglerfish
I can publish a non-chronological report.
Publishing a non-chronological report about anglerfish
I can publish a non-chronological report.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Visuals and captions make information easier to understand and remember for the reader.
- The layout of a text helps to organise information logically, allowing the reader to navigate through a report easily.
- It is important to use neat, joined handwriting when publishing a non-chronological report.
- A published non-chronological report should be visually and linguistically appealing to the reader.
Keywords
Visual aid - graph, chart, image or diagram that enhances understanding in non-fiction texts
Caption - a brief description accompanying an image that gives extra context
Layout - the way information is organised on the page
Common misconception
Captions shouldn't just reiterate what's obvious in the visual.
Captions should complement diagrams by explaining the visual, highlighting key points and giving any additional facts.
To help you plan your year 4 english lesson on: Publishing a non-chronological report about anglerfish, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 english lesson on: Publishing a non-chronological report about anglerfish, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
an attention-grabbing phrase that gives an idea of the topic
an engaging section that briefly introduces the topic
the parts with lots of facts and detail about the topic
the summary of the report