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Planning and writing the conclusion of a biography about Harriet Tubman

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Key learning points

  1. A conclusion summarises the key points of the paragraphs preceding it - no new information should be introduced.
  2. The conclusion paragraph is similar in structure to the introduction paragraph.
  3. Variation in vocabulary choice and sentence structure enhances text cohesion.
  4. Plans should be written in note form and include concise vocabulary choices.
  5. Success criteria and plans should be used to guide the writing process.

Keywords

  • Purpose - the aim of the text

  • Conclusion - the closing paragraph of a non-fiction text

  • Summarise - to sum up or conclude the main body of the text

  • Legacy - the lasting impact of a person's life or actions that are left on the world

Common misconception

Pupils may incorrectly introduce new information in the conclusion.

Specific reference to keeping information in the conclusion general and teacher guidance on appropriate information to include is given in learning cycle one.

Give pupils opportunities to share their ideas with their partner during the planning and writing stage.
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6 Questions

Q1.
Which of these is not a feature of a biography?
Correct answer: quotes paragraph
sections
conclusion
introduction
Q2.
Fill in the gap in the following sentence. 'The first paragraph of a biography is called the __________.'
conclusion
second section
first section
Correct answer: introduction
Q3.
Match each term to its definition.
Correct Answer:linguistic features,types of words and language that a writer chooses carefully

types of words and language that a writer chooses carefully

Correct Answer:subject-specific vocabulary,words and phrases about the subject of the report

words and phrases about the subject of the report

Correct Answer:fronted adverbials,a sentence starter followed by a comma

a sentence starter followed by a comma

Q4.
Match each type of fronted adverbial to its definition.
Correct Answer:formal fronted adverbial,a sentence starter followed by a comma that is formal in tone

a sentence starter followed by a comma that is formal in tone

Correct Answer:fronted adverbial of cause,a sentence starter that explains cause and effect

a sentence starter that explains cause and effect

Correct Answer:viewpoint fronted adverbial,a sentence starter that give the writer’s point of view

a sentence starter that give the writer’s point of view

Q5.
Match each term to the correct definition.
Correct Answer:cause,makes an event or action happen

makes an event or action happen

Correct Answer:effect,happens because of another event or action

happens because of another event or action

Correct Answer:fronted adverbial,a sentence starter followed by a comma

a sentence starter followed by a comma

Q6.
'As a result,' and 'Consequently,' are examples of which type of fronted adverbial?
formal fronted adverbials
Correct answer: fronted adverbials of cause
viewpoint fronted adverbials

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6 Questions

Q1.
Fill in the gap in the following sentence. 'The conclusion is __________.'
the first paragraph that encourages the reader to read on
paragraphs of specific information related to an aspect of the subject
Correct answer: the last paragraph that summarises the key information of the text
Q2.
Put the parts of a biography about Harriet Tubman in the correct order.
1 - introduction
2 - early life
3 - activism
4 - conclusion
Q3.
Match the parts of a biography to their purposes.
Correct Answer:introduction,the first paragraph that encourages the reader to read on

the first paragraph that encourages the reader to read on

Correct Answer:sections,specific information related to aspects of the person's life

specific information related to aspects of the person's life

Correct Answer:conclusion,the last paragraph that summarises the key information

the last paragraph that summarises the key information

Q4.
A plan should include ...
Correct answer: notes.
Correct answer: bullet points.
Correct answer: subject-specific vocabulary.
paragraphs.
Q5.
Which information is appropriate to include in the conclusion?
Harriet Tubman was born in 1820.
Correct answer: Harriet Tubman's legacy still lives on today.
Harriet Tubman worked as a house servant on the plantation.
Correct answer: Harriet Tubman is regarded as a particularly influential activist.
Q6.
Match each cohesive device to its example.
Correct Answer:fronted adverbial of cause,Consequently,

Consequently,

Correct Answer:subject-specific vocabulary,Civil War

Civil War

Correct Answer:brackets for parenthesis,(Lincoln's Union Army)

(Lincoln's Union Army)