Identifying features of a model non-chronological report about a shark
I can identify the features of a non-chronological report about a shark.
Identifying features of a model non-chronological report about a shark
I can identify the features of a non-chronological report about a shark.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A non-chronological report is written out of time order.
- The purpose of a non-chronological report is to inform and engage the reader about a particular subject or event.
- The intended reader of a non-chronological report is likely interested in the subject of the report.
- Subheadings are used to signal where each section of information is to the reader of a non-chronological report.
- Paragraphs are used within a subheading to organise information by theme.
Common misconception
Pupils may not be confident with the idea of paragraphs being composed of several linked sentences.
As you read, draw out the idea that all the sentences in each section are related to each other and deepen the reader's understanding.
Keywords
Non-chronological report - a non-fiction text that informs about a subject or event and that is written out of time order
Subheading - a word, phrase or sentence used to introduce part of a text
Paragraph - a section of a piece of writing that is indicated by a new line and an indentation
Theme - a central idea that the writer intends the audience to engage deeply with
Chronological order - following the order in which a series of events happened
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