Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about tigers
I can use a plan to write the introduction of a non-chronological report about tigers.
Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about tigers
I can use a plan to write the introduction of a non-chronological report about tigers.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The purpose of the introduction is to engage the reader and give them general information about the report's subject.
- Tigers can be referred to in the singular or plural throughout a report.
- Writers plan and say each sentence aloud before writing it down so that they write more coherent sentences.
- The writing process involves planning, drafting, checking, editing and publishing a piece of writing.
Keywords
Introduction - the first paragraph of a non-fiction text that encourages the reader to read on
General information - the most basic and necessary information
Purpose - the aim of the text
The writing process - involves planning, drafting, checking, editing and publishing a piece of writing
Common misconception
Children may want to copy the teacher model and teacher plan.
Incorporate opportunities for paired talk and suggest a range of possible vocabulary choices to support pupils in using their own ideas.
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
introduces what the report will be about
gives the reader some necessary information about the topic
links on to the next paragraph
Exit quiz
6 Questions
broad, basic or commonly known facts about a subject
precise, detailed and narrowly focused facts about a subject
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