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Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about anglerfish

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Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about anglerfish

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Key learning points

  1. An introduction's purpose is to give general facts to the reader and to encourage them to read on.
  2. The introduction gives general facts about the unique characteristics of the anglerfish.
  3. The introduction tells the reader what they will learn in the rest of the report.

Keywords

  • Introduction - the first paragraph of a non-fiction text that provides essential information about the subject

  • General facts - facts that exemplify the main information about a subject

  • Text flow - how a text is written to keep the reader engaged

Common misconception

Pupils try to include subject-specific information in the introduction.

An introduction's purpose is to introduce the topic and should only include general facts.


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6 Questions

Q1.
What are conjunctions?
words that describe how a verb is done
words that always come at the beginning of a sentence
Correct answer: words that join words, phrases or clauses
words that describe a character's appearance
Q2.
Match the co-ordinating conjunction to the correct sentence by filling in the blanks.
Correct Answer:and,I went home __________ I played outside.
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I went home __________ I played outside.

Correct Answer:, but,I brought my lunch __________ I'm not hungry.
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I brought my lunch __________ I'm not hungry.

Correct Answer:, or,Do you want to eat now __________ do you want to eat later?
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Do you want to eat now __________ do you want to eat later?

Q3.
What is a main clause?
It only makes sense if there is a conjunction.
Correct answer: It makes sense on its own.
Correct answer: It contains a verb.
It must end with a question mark.
Correct answer: It is a group of words.
Q4.
Which of the following are true for a subordinate clause?
It describes a noun.
Correct answer: It does not make sense on its own.
It can tell you about the manner in which a verb was done.
Correct answer: It is dependent on the main clause.
Q5.
Where does a fronted adverbial come in a sentence?
after a list of adjectives
Correct answer: at the beginning
before a co-ordinating conjunction
at the end
Q6.
Match the viewpoint fronted adverbials to their meanings.
Correct Answer:Impressively, Amazingly,,This fact makes you think wow!
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This fact makes you think wow!

Correct Answer:Intriguingly, Fascinatingly,,This fact is curious!
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This fact is curious!

Correct Answer:Significantly, Considerably,,This fact is very important.
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This fact is very important.

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following are true about the anglerfish?
Correct answer: Anglerfish can be found in oceans all over the world.
They have not adapted to live in darkness.
Anglerfish can be found in shallow waters close to the shore.
Correct answer: They have adapted to live in the deepest depths of the ocean.
Q2.
What is the purpose of the introduction of a non-chronological report?
to provide a closing to the report
to provide dialogue between characters
Correct answer: to provide the reader with a clear and general overview about the subject
Q3.
Which of the following is true of a viewpoint fronted adverbial?
Correct answer: It is used by writers to tell the reader their opinion about an upcoming fact.
It is always used at the end of a sentence.
It is used to sequence events.
Q4.
How can a simple sentence be turned into a compound sentence?
by adding a co-ordinating conjunction and a question mark
by adding two co-ordinating conjunctions simultaneously
Correct answer: by adding a co-ordinating conjunction and a second main clause
by adding a second main clause with no co-ordinating conjunction
Q5.
Which of the following are subordinating conjunctions?
Correct answer: because
Correct answer: as
and
Correct answer: although
but
Q6.
Match the sentence types to their definitions.
Correct Answer:adverbial complex sentence ,formed of a main clause and an adverbial clause
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formed of a main clause and an adverbial clause

Correct Answer:compound sentence,formed of two main clauses and a co-ordinating conjunction
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formed of two main clauses and a co-ordinating conjunction

Correct Answer:simple sentence,formed of one main clause
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formed of one main clause