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Writing the paragraph about a healthy diet

I can write a detailed paragraph about what forms a healthy diet.

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Writing the paragraph about a healthy diet

I can write a detailed paragraph about what forms a healthy diet.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. A subheading signals to the reader what the section is about.
  2. A section about one feature of the report's subject contains specific facts and information to keep the reader engaged.
  3. Using the full range of sentence types (simple, compound and complex) improves text flow for the reader.
  4. Sentences should be said aloud before writing to ensure they make sense and read back once written to check for errors.
  5. Fronted adverbials of cause and formal fronted adverbials are used at the start of sentences for cohesion.

Common misconception

Pupils write facts in a non-coherent order.

Ensure pupils are following the order of the facts on their plans when writing full sentences.

Keywords

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

  • Subheading - a word, phrase or sentence used to introduce part of a text

  • Compound sentence - a sentence formed of two main clauses and a co-ordinating conjunction

  • Complex sentence - a sentence formed of at least one main clause and a subordinate clause

  • Fronted adverbial - a sentence starter followed by a comma

Use the accompanying Year 3 Grammar unit 'Simple, compound and adverbial complex sentences' to teach the range of sentence types appropriate at Year 3 level. Secure knowledge of different sentence types increases pupil engagement in writing.
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6 Questions

Q1.
Which of these are true for non-fiction texts?
A non-fiction text is written with informal language only
A non-fiction text is imaginary
Correct answer: A non-fiction text is full of facts and information
Correct answer: There are different types of non-fiction text
Q2.
Which sentence has the comma accurately punctuated?
However sugary foods should be eaten in moderation.
However, sugary foods should be eaten, in moderation.
Correct answer: However, sugary foods should be eaten in moderation.
However sugary foods should be eaten, in moderation.
Q3.
Which sentence needs a question mark at the end?
A healthy diet is very important
Eating healthily is crucial
Correct answer: What is a healthy diet
How to eat healthily
Q4.
Which co-ordinating conjunction completes this sentence? 'Whole grains are full of fibre __________ they are excellent for our gut-health.'
, but
, or
Correct answer: and
Q5.
Look at this clause: 'because it regulates the body temperature'. What type of clause is this?
Correct Answer: subordinate, Subordinate, Adverbial, adverbial, adverbial subordinate
Q6.
Tick the sentences that are main clauses.
as they release energy slowly
Correct answer: protein strengthens the muscles
because they are full of sugar
Correct answer: fibre is good for the gut
and they are full of vitamins

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6 Questions

Q1.
When we write, we should always try to do which of these things?
Correct answer: Showcase each sentence type we know
Showcase two sentence types only
Say the notes in note-form from the plan before we write
Correct answer: Plan and say each sentence before we write it
Q2.
Which of these sentences is relevant to a non-chronological report about healthy lifestyle?
I love spinach!
Fruit is yummy
Correct answer: Different fruit and vegetables provide a wide range of nutrients and vitamins
Q3.
What is the definition of a subheading?
A subheading is a word, phrase or sentence used to describe a photograph
Correct answer: A subheading is a word, phrase or sentence used to introduce part of a text
A subheading is a word, phrase or sentence used to label a diagram
A subheading is the final sentence in the conclusion
Q4.
Which sentence could follow this sentence? 'Sugary foods can be part of a balanced diet.'
In addition, protein strengthens the muscles
Correct answer: However, they should not be eaten in excess
In contrast, crisps can also be eaten
Also, spinach is a vegetable
Q5.
Which of these adjectives is appropriate to describe vegetables in a non-chronological report?
awesome
green
yummy
Correct answer: nutritious
Q6.
Fill in the gap: A complex sentence is formed of a main clause and at least one __________ clause.
Correct Answer: subordinate, Subordinate