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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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Year 3
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
- A subheading signals to the reader what the section is about.
- A section about one feature of the report's subject contains specific facts and information to keep the reader engaged.
- Using the full range of sentence types (simple, compound and complex) improves text flow for the reader.
- Sentences should be said aloud before writing to ensure they make sense and read back once written to check for errors.
- Fronted adverbials of cause and formal fronted adverbials are used at the start of sentences for cohesion.
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
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.
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
Q2.
Which sentence has the comma accurately punctuated?
However sugary foods should be eaten in moderation.
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
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
Q5.
Look at this clause: 'because it regulates the body temperature'. What type of clause is this?
Q6.
Tick the sentences that are main clauses.
as they release energy slowly
because they are full of sugar
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?
Showcase two sentence types only
Say the notes in note-form from the plan before we write
Q2.
Which of these sentences is relevant to a non-chronological report about healthy lifestyle?
I love spinach!
Fruit is yummy
Q3.
What is the definition of a subheading?
A subheading is a word, phrase or sentence used to describe a photograph
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
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
Q6.
Fill in the gap: A complex sentence is formed of a main clause and at least one __________ clause.