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.
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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.
To help you plan your year 5 english lesson on: Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about tigers, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 english lesson on: Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about tigers, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Licence
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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