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Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes

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Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes

I can use a plan to write the introduction of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The purpose of the introduction is to engage the reader and give them general information about the report's subject.
  2. Aye-ayes can be referred to in the singular or plural throughout a report.
  3. Writers plan and say each sentence aloud before writing it down so that they write more coherent sentences.
  4. 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.

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

Paired talk and whole class talk encourages the sharing of vocabulary across pupils of all abilities.
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6 Questions

Q1.
What is a typical structure of a non-chronological report?
introduction, characters, events, conclusion
title, table of contents, glossary, index
Correct answer: introduction, sections with subheadings, conclusion
beginning, middle, end
Q2.
Which of these is a definition for 'general information'?
Correct answer: broad, basic or commonly known facts about a subject
precise, detailed and narrowly focused facts about a subject
vague information about a subject
Q3.
In a non-chronological report, which structural element is typically found at the beginning of the report, providing a brief overview of the topic?
Conclusion
Correct answer: Introduction
Sections
Q4.
Match each part of the introduction with its purpose:
Correct Answer:introductory sentence,introduces what the report will be about

introduces what the report will be about

Correct Answer:general facts,gives the reader some necessary information about the topic

gives the reader some necessary information about the topic

Correct Answer:linking sentence,links on to the next paragraph

links on to the next paragraph

Q5.
Put these sentences in the correct order.
1 - Aye-ayes are fascinating primates that belong to the lemur family.
2 - These intriguing mammals are found in Madagascar's rainforests.
3 - In this report, you will learn about these creatures' adaptations and diets.
Q6.
Which one should plans not include?
ideas written in note form
Correct answer: full sentences with capital letters and full stops
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6 Questions

Q1.
The purpose of the introduction is to...
summarise the key points of the report.
give the reader specific, detailed information.
Correct answer: give the reader general information and encourage them to read on.
Q2.
Match the terms to their definitions:
Correct Answer:general information,broad, basic or commonly known facts about a subject

broad, basic or commonly known facts about a subject

Correct Answer:specific information ,precise, detailed and narrowly focused facts about a subject

precise, detailed and narrowly focused facts about a subject

Q3.
Match the terms to their definitions:
Correct Answer:singular ,one

one

Correct Answer:plural,more than one

more than one

Q4.
Which punctuation mark can be used to indicate possession?
comma
inverted commas
Correct answer: apostrophe
brackets
Q5.
Which of these punctuation marks is an apostrophe?
,
"
Correct answer: '
( )
Q6.
Which of these sentences uses the plural possessive apostrophe correctly?
The childrens toy's were scattered all over the ground.
The childrens' toys were scattered all over the ground.
Correct answer: The children's toys were scattered all over the ground.