Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about anglerfish
I can write the introduction of a non-chronological report about anglerfish.
Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about anglerfish
I can write the introduction of a non-chronological report about anglerfish.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- An introduction's purpose is to give general facts to the reader and to encourage them to read on.
- The introduction gives general facts about the unique characteristics of the anglerfish.
- The introduction tells the reader what they will learn in the rest of the report.
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.
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
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
I went home __________ I played outside.
I brought my lunch __________ I'm not hungry.
Do you want to eat now __________ do you want to eat later?
This fact makes you think wow!
This fact is curious!
This fact is very important.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
formed of a main clause and an adverbial clause
formed of two main clauses and a co-ordinating conjunction
formed of one main clause