Planning the introduction of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can plan the introduction of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes.
Key learning points
- The introduction provides general information and outlines the structure of the full report.
- Parenthesis (additional information) can be conveyed using brackets.
- Linking sentences at the end of paragraphs help create text cohesion.
- Using passive verbs changes the way information is presented in a sentence.
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
Lingustic features - types of words and language that a writer chooses carefully
Common misconception
Pupils want to include specific facts in the introduction.
Use a 'general' and 'specific' visual during the lesson and the tasks to support pupils' understanding of the difference between the two.
Teacher tip
Give pupils lots of opportunities for paired discussion during the planning process to allow for variation in pupils' planning outcomes.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A 'habitat' is...
Q2.Fill in the blank: Aye-ayes live in tropical rainforests on the _________ coast of Madagascar.
Q3.Match the terms to their meanings:
an animal that sleeps during the day but is active at night
an animal that eats both plants and other animals
warm-blooded animals that feed their young with milk
mammals with grasping hands, large brains and flat faces
Q4.Which three of these words describe tropical rainforests?
Q5.Which continent do aye-ayes live in?
Q6.Match the terms to the definitions.
features that animals and plants have to help them survive
where an animal lives
the food an animal eats
words and phrases about the subject of the report
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the sections of a non-chronological report to their purpose.
the first paragraph that encourages the reader to read on
paragraphs of information about an aspect of the subject
the final paragraph of a non-fiction text
Q2.Information shared in the introduction should be ...
Q3.Match each part of an introduction to its purpose.
introduces what the report will be about
gives the reader some necessary information about the topic
links on to the next paragraph
Q4.Order the parts of an introduction.
Q5.Which of these facts would not be found in the introduction of a non-chronological report?
Q6.Plans should include which of the following?
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