Year 2 - English
Planning the first section of an information text about an author
Atinuke and other authors: information text
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils write an information text in three paragraphs about the author Atinuke. Pupils use research as a starting point to write their texts, which will include an introduction, a paragraph about her childhood and a paragraph about her jobs and books.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to create a plan to support you when writing a section of an information text about an author.
Key Notes
- The subheading 'Childhood and inspiration' tells the reader what the section will be about.
- The plan should include when and where the author was born, important or interesting facts and inspiration.
- Notes are used when making a plan and capture key vocabulary and important information.
- Notes are not written in full sentences and do not require capital letters or full stops.
- Notes for an information text should include precise, accurate and descriptive vocabulary.
Vocabulary To Learn
- plan: a framework that writers create before they write a section or whole text
- notes: written out of full sentences
- information: facts learned about something or someone
- describe: to provide additional information about a thing
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may find it difficult to write concise notes that also contain appropriate detail and description.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The subheading 'Childhood and inspiration' tells the reader what the section will be about. The plan should include when and where the author was born, important or interesting facts and inspiration.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'plan'
a framework that writers create before they write a section or whole text.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children may find it difficult to write concise notes that also contain appropriate detail and description. Correction: Developing precise adjectives for their writing is important but the main focus should be on recording precise and accurate information. You may wish to provide them with a structured planning frame.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Generating information about authors to prepare to write an information text Study Guide
- Identifying the features of an information text to prepare for writing our own Study Guide
- Planning and writing the introduction of an information text about an author Study Guide
- Planning the second section of an information text about an author Study Guide
- Writing the first section of an information text about an author Study Guide
- Writing the second section of an information text about an author Study Guide
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