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Writing the conclusion of a non-chronological report about a penguin

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Key learning points

  1. A conclusion is the final paragraph of a non-fiction text that gives general information about the subject.
  2. A conclusion still has a subheading and an introductory sentence and it uses a range of cohesive devices.
  3. Before we write, we should orally rehearse sentences to ensure our sentences make sense and flow well.
  4. When we have finished our first draft of our writing, we edit it to improve and refine it.
  5. Editing includes looking at sentence structures, vocabulary, cohesive devices, spelling and punctuation.

Keywords

  • Conclusion - the closing paragraph of a non-fiction text

  • 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

  • Cohesive devices - language structures that develop text cohesion

  • Editing - revising and refining a piece of writing, focusing on improving its punctuation, sentence structures and language

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the type of fronted adverbial to the example.
Correct Answer:fronted adverbial of cause,Consequently,

Consequently,

Correct Answer:formal fronted adverbial,In addition to this,

In addition to this,

Correct Answer:viewpoint fronted adverbial,Surprisingly,

Surprisingly,

Q2.
Which co-ordinating conjunction could we use to combine these two ideas in a compound sentence. The penguins have powerful flippers. They have streamlined bodies.
but
because
or
Correct answer: and
Q3.
How could these two ideas be combined in a complex sentence? Some penguins live in Antarctica. They are found on three continents.
Because some penguins live in Antarctica, they are found on three continents.
Correct answer: Although some penguins live in Antarctica, they are found on three continents.
So that some penguins live in Antarctica, they are found on three continents.
When some penguins live in Antarctica, they are found on three continents.
Q4.
Which fronted adverbial could show the relationship between these two ideas? Climate change is reducing krill numbers. The future of the macaroni penguin is at risk.
However,
Despite this,
Correct answer: Because of this,
In addition to this,
Q5.
Which example combines these ideas using parenthesis correctly? The macaroni penguin is a large flightless bird. Its scientific name is Eudyptes chrysolophus.
Correct answer: The macaroni penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus) is a large flightless bird.
The macaroni penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus is a large flightless bird).
The macaroni penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus is a large flightless bird).
Q6.
Which of the following passages have good text cohesion?
The penguin has white belly plumage. It has black back plumage.
Correct answer: While the penguin has white belly plumage, it has black back plumage.
Correct answer: The penguin has white belly plumage and it has black back plumage.
The penguin has white belly plumage/black back plumage.

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match each keyword to its definition.
Correct Answer:conclusion,the closing paragraph of a non-fiction text

the closing paragraph of a non-fiction text

Correct Answer:subheading,the word, phrase or sentence that introduces a paragraph

the word, phrase or sentence that introduces a paragraph

Correct Answer:introductory sentence,the first sentence of a paragraph that tells us what it is about

the first sentence of a paragraph that tells us what it is about

Correct Answer:cohesive devices,language structures that create text cohesion

language structures that create text cohesion

Q2.
Which of the following might we do when editing a non-chronological report?
Correct answer: add punctuation
Correct answer: change spelling
Correct answer: modify sentence structures
change the subject of the report
Q3.
Which passage is punctuated correctly?
Macaroni penguins are good swimmers they have powerful flippers.
Macaroni penguins are good swimmers, they have powerful flippers.
Correct answer: Macaroni penguins are good swimmers. They have powerful flippers.
Q4.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
The penguins which have solid bones are able to dive deep into the ocean.
Correct answer: The penguins, which have solid bones, are able to dive deep into the ocean.
The penguins, which have solid bones are able to dive deep into the ocean.
Q5.
Which sentence has an appropriate tone for a non-chronological report?
You'll never believe this fact about penguins!
Macaroni penguins are just the best species of penguin.
Correct answer: Macaroni penguins are known for their distinctive crest.
Q6.
Which phrases are appropriate to use in a non-chronological report to describe macaroni penguins?
Correct answer: flightless birds
adorable creatures
slimy, disgusting feathers
Correct answer: oil-covered feathers

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