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Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about healthy lifestyle

I can write the opening of a non-chronological report about healthy lifestyle.

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Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about healthy lifestyle

I can write the opening of a non-chronological report about healthy lifestyle.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The purpose of the introduction is to give general information to the reader.
  2. The introduction outlines what the reader will learn from the non-chronological report.
  3. The facts in the opening are general about healthy lifestyle; they become more specific in later paragraphs.
  4. An introduction ends with a command to the reader to continue reading.
  5. A compound sentence is formed of two main clauses joined with a co-ordinating conjunction.

Common misconception

Pupils try to include specific facts in the introduction.

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

Keywords

  • Introduction - the opening paragraph of a non-fiction text that encourages the reader to read on

  • General facts - the most basic or necessary facts

  • Outline - tells the reader what the rest of the report is about

  • Command - a type of simple sentence that tells someone to do something

Pupils will benefit from some prior knowledge of a balanced diet and physical activity. Provide them with a variety of texts from which they can gather facts. Consider providing cross-curricular links to supplement pupils' understanding.
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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 to the shops_____ I bought a newspaper.

I went to the shops_____ I bought a newspaper.

Correct Answer:, but,I want to play outside _____ it is raining heavily.

I want to play outside _____ it is raining heavily.

Correct Answer:, or,Do you want to go to the museum_____ do you want to go to the park?

Do you want to go to the museum_____ do you want to go to the park?

Q3.
What is a main clause? Select all that are correct.
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.
In which instances could a comma be used?
at the end of a sentence
Correct answer: after a fronted adverbial
Correct answer: when separating nouns in a list
after a verb
Q5.
Order the sections of a non-chronological report correctly.
1 - introduction
2 - first themed section
3 - second themed section
4 - conclusion
Q6.
Whic structural features might you find in a non-chronological report?
captions
Correct answer: subheadings
informal language
Correct answer: title

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6 Questions

Q1.
What are the purposes of the introduction?
Correct answer: to give the reader brief, general information about the subject
to set the scene for the reader
Correct answer: to inform the reader of the outline of the report
to describe a character for the reader
Q2.
Saying our sentences out helps us before we write them down.
Correct Answer: loud, Loud, lowd
Q3.
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
It is important to eat a variety of foods.
Correct answer: It is important to eat a variety of foods and we must do physical activity.
It is important to eat a variety of foods as this provides different nutrients.
Q4.
Match the feature to its purpose.
Correct Answer:outline,informs the reader what the rest of the text is about

informs the reader what the rest of the text is about

Correct Answer:command,encourages the reader to continue reading

encourages the reader to continue reading

Correct Answer:general fact,the most basic or necessary facts

the most basic or necessary facts

Q5.
Match the fact to its fact type.
Correct Answer:general fact,A balanced diet is important when leading a healthy lifestyle.

A balanced diet is important when leading a healthy lifestyle.

Correct Answer:specific fact,Wholegrains release energy slowly to keep us fuller for longer.

Wholegrains release energy slowly to keep us fuller for longer.

Correct Answer:fact with a number,Humans should eat 30 different types of plant-based foods per week.

Humans should eat 30 different types of plant-based foods per week.

Q6.
Which of these sentences would appear in the introduction?
Exercise strengthens muscles and improves the health of your heart.
Nuts and seeds are excellent for your gut.
Correct answer: A balanced diet and regular exercise are important in a healthy lifestyle.
In this report, you have learned about how to lead a healthy lifestyle.