Identifying the features of a non-chronological report in preparation for writing about tigers
I can identify the features of a non-chronological report.
Identifying the features of a non-chronological report in preparation for writing about tigers
I can identify the features of a non-chronological report.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A non-chronological report is a type of non-fiction text.
- The purpose of a non-chronological report is to inform the reader about a particular subject.
- Information in a non-chronological report is organised using a title, subheadings and paragraphs.
- Linguistic features help to introduce, link and bring to life specific, factual information.
Common misconception
Pupils think that non-chronological reports can be informal.
Identify key linguistic features, such as subject-specific vocabulary and fronted adverbials, which contribute to formal tone.
Keywords
Non-chronological report - a non-fiction text that informs about a subject or event and that is written out of time order
Purpose - the aim of a text
Audience - the person or people who read a text
Language - the type of words and tone used in a text
Layout - the way a text is structured
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
why the text was written
who the text was written for
language choice and tone
how information is presented
the name of a text
a word, phrase or sentence used to introduce part of a text
a section of a piece of writing indicated by a new line
Exit quiz
6 Questions
the first paragraph of a non-fiction text
paragraphs of information related to an aspect of the topic
the final paragraph of a non-fiction text
a sentence starter followed by a comma that's formal in tone
a sentence starter that explains cause and effect
a sentence starter that gives the writer’s point of view