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Identifying features of a model non-chronological report about an insect

I can identify the features of a non-chronological report about an insect.

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Year 6

Identifying features of a model non-chronological report about an insect

I can identify the features of a non-chronological report about an insect.

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Key learning points

  1. A non-chronological report is written out of time order.
  2. The purpose of a non-chronological report is to inform and engage the reader about a particular subject or event.
  3. The intended reader of a non-chronological report is likely interested in the subject of the report.
  4. Subheadings are used to signal where each section of information is to the reader of a non-chronological report.
  5. Paragraphs are used within a subheading to organise information by theme.

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

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.

You could have pupils read each section of the model text independently, or you could read aloud yourself and pause regularly for the class to say the next word chorally in order to make sure they keep pace with your reading.
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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the definition of a non-fiction text?
Correct answer: a text that is based on factual information
a text that is based on the author's imagination
a text that has a mixture of imaginative and factual parts
Q2.
Which of the following is not likely to be a non-fiction text?
Correct answer: a poem about stars
a newspaper article about the discovery of a new star
an information website about a particular star
a biography of an astronomer who discovered an important star
Q3.
What does it mean if a text is written in 'chronological order'?
It's written in random order.
Correct answer: It's written in the order the events happened.
It's written in alphabetical order.
Q4.
Which of the following best describes a 'paragraph'?
there is only one sentence
there is more than one sentence
the sentences are about different things
Correct answer: the sentences are linked by a shared theme
Q5.
Which is the best definition of a subheading?
a title for a whole piece of writing
Correct answer: a title for a section or paragraph of writing
a title for a particular sentence
Q6.
Which of the following might be the subjects of non-chronological reports?
Correct answer: major cities in the USA
how the author felt driving across the USA
Correct answer: the president of the USA
the author's criticisms of the president of the USA

6 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following expanded noun phrases could replace 'stag beetles' in a non-chronological report?
Correct answer: these fascinating creatures
Correct answer: these distinctive beetles
these never-before-seen creatures
these titanic beasts
Q2.
Which of these sentences contain parenthesis?
Correct answer: The stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) is instantly recognisable.
Correct answer: Its mandibles (jaws) make it easy to spot.
The larva grows to lengths of 11 centimetres.
Correct answer: The larva (immature form) lives underground for up to 6 years.
Q3.
Which of the following features might we find in a non-chronological report?
Correct answer: introduction
Correct answer: subheading
Correct answer: paragraphs organised around a theme
the author's imaginative descriptions of the subject
Correct answer: conclusion
Q4.
Why is information in a non-chronological report grouped into paragraphs with subheadings?
so that the text is not too long
Correct answer: so that the reader knows where to find the information they need
Correct answer: so that the reader can get in-depth, specific information about specific themes
so that the reader can get general information about the subject
Q5.
Where in a non-chronological report are we most likely to find general information about the subject?
the sections with subheadings
Correct answer: the introduction
Correct answer: the conclusion
Q6.
Which of these sentences could belong in a paragraph called 'Diet of stag beetles'?
Correct answer: Adult stag beetles use up the energy stored by the larva.
Stag beetles are now an endangered species.
Correct answer: The larva scrapes rotten wood with its sharp jaws.
Both male and female stag beetles have wings.

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