Year 2 - English
Planning to write a section about Florence Nightingale in a report
Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole: non-chronological report
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils write a non-chronological report in four paragraphs based on Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole. Pupils use research as the starting point for their reports, which will include an introduction, a paragraph on each historical figure and a conclusion.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to make a plan for writing about Florence Nightingale in a non-chronological report.
Key Notes
- A non-chronological report is a type of non-fiction text.
- A non-chronological report provides information on a subject, person or event.
- Notes are used when making a plan and they are short and only capture key vocabulary and important information.
- Notes are not written in full sentences and do not require capital letters, full stops or commas.
Vocabulary To Learn
- plan: a framework that writers create before they write a section or whole text
- notes: written out of full sentences
- non-chronological report: a non-fiction text that is not written in time order
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may want to include every detail when writing their plan.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
A non-chronological report is a type of non-fiction text. A non-chronological report provides information on a subject, person or event.
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: Pupils may want to include every detail when writing their plan. Correction: Teach pupils that a plan will help them when writing by guiding them on what content to include in each sentence. Model a written plan.
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- Writing a section about Florence Nightingale in a non chronological report Study Guide
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- Writing the conclusion of a report on Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole Study Guide
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