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Writing specific sections of a non-chronological report about pandas

I can write the ‘appearance’ and ‘adaptations’ sections of a non-chronological report about pandas, using a range of cohesive devices.

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Writing specific sections of a non-chronological report about pandas

I can write the ‘appearance’ and ‘adaptations’ sections of a non-chronological report about pandas, using a range of cohesive devices.

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Key learning points

  1. Information in a section becomes more specific and detailed as the section goes on.
  2. Facts written in a section should be researched and organised prior to writing.
  3. A range of cohesive devices helps us to link facts within and between sentences.
  4. Before we write, we should orally rehearse sentences to ensure our sentences make sense and flow well.
  5. Parenthesis, varied sentence types and a range of fronted adverbials are all cohesive devices that can be used.

Common misconception

Pupils may struggle with generating an introductory sentence for each section.

Ask pupils to think about the main point of the paragraph, e.g. What is most obvious about pandas' appearance? Are pandas well-adapted?

Keywords

  • Text cohesion - how a text flows to maintain the interest of the reader and achieve text purpose

  • Cohesive devices - language structures that develop text cohesion

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

  • Introductory sentence - a sentence used at the start of a paragraph

A slide is left intentionally lined for you to complete shared writing with your class, constructing a model text together using the notes and success criteria. You can do this at any juncture in the lesson that you feel is appropriate, using the examples provided on Feedback slides to help you.
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6 Questions

Q1.
Which of the examples below show good text cohesion?
Pandas have a 'thumb'. They can grip bamboo stems.
Correct answer: Pandas can grip bamboo stems because they have a 'thumb'.
Correct answer: Pandas have a 'thumb'. As a result, they can grip bamboo stems.
Pandas can grip bamboo stems. They have a 'thumb'.
Q2.
Which co-ordinating conjunction could be used to join these two sentences? Pandas need strong legs. They wouldn't be able to gather enough bamboo.
and
but
Correct answer: or
Q3.
Which of the following best combines these two ideas? Panda numbers are rising. They are still vulnerable to extinction.
Because panda numbers are rising, they are still vulnerable to extinction.
Panda numbers are rising so that they are still vulnerable to extinction.
Correct answer: Although panda numbers are rising, they are still vulnerable to extinction.
Q4.
Which sentence combines these ideas using a non-finite (-ing) clause? Pandas have strong molars. This allows them to crush bamboo stems easily.
Pandas have strong molars and they can crush bamboo stems easily.
Correct answer: Pandas have strong molars, allowing them to crush bamboo stems easily.
Pandas have strong molars so that they can crush bamboo stems easily.
Q5.
Which fronted adverbial could connect these two sentences? Pandas have strong legs. They are able to gather lots of bamboo without getting tired.
Correct answer: As a result of this,
Notably,
However,
Q6.
Tick the parts of a non-chronological report that include specific information about particular themes.
conclusion
Correct answer: diet section
Correct answer: habitat section
introduction

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the types of cohesive device to the examples.
Correct Answer:complex sentence,Because pandas' legs are strong, they can gather bamboo.

Because pandas' legs are strong, they can gather bamboo.

Correct Answer:parenthesis,, which are very strong,

, which are very strong,

Correct Answer:fronted adverbial,As a result of this,

As a result of this,

Correct Answer:compound sentence,Pandas have strong legs and they have strong molars.

Pandas have strong legs and they have strong molars.

Q2.
Which of these examples correctly connects these ideas? Pandas have unique eye marks. They can identify each other.
Even though pandas have unique eye markings, they can identify each other.
Correct answer: Because pandas have unique eye markings, they can identify each other.
Before pandas have unique eye markings, they can identify each other.
Q3.
Which of the following could be an introductory sentence for an appearance section of a non-chronological report?
Pandas weigh around 100 kilograms.
Pandas' white patches allow them to camouflage in the snow.
Correct answer: Pandas are known for their distinctive black-and-white colouring.
Q4.
Which cohesive device has been used here? Pandas (from the family Ursidae) are known worldwide for their distinctive colouring.
complex sentence
Correct answer: parenthesis
compound sentence
fronted adverbial
Q5.
Which option below combines this information correctly to improve text cohesion? Pandas have thick fur. They can stay warm in winter.
Correct answer: Pandas have thick fur so that they can stay warm in winter.
Pandas have thick fur because they can stay warm in winter.
Pandas have thick fur although they can stay warm in winter.
Q6.
Which fronted adverbial best joins these two ideas? Pandas have strong jaw muscles. They can eat for long periods of time.
However,
Despite this,
In addition,
Correct answer: As a consequence of this,

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