Year 2 - English
Analysing the language to use in a report about the Great Fire of London
The Great Fire of London: non-chronological report
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils write a non-chronological report in three paragraphs about the important historical event of The Great Fire of London. Pupils generate knowledge and subject-specific vocabulary about the event. They then write an introduction and two further sections.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to understand the appropriate language to use when writing a non-chronological report on the Great Fire of London.
Key Notes
- A non-chronological report must be written in a formal tone, avoiding language choices associated with fiction writing.
- Contractions are not used in formal writing.
- Information can be shared with the reader by phrasing it as a question.
Vocabulary To Learn
- formal: Formal means something is using a serious, unemotional and impersonal tone.
- informal: Informal means something is more relaxed and reflective of a person's speaking voice and personality.
- questions: Something that is said or written in order to ask a person about something.
- contractions: A contraction is when two words are shortened in form and are put together to form one new word.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think that non-chronological reports can be written in an informal way.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
A non-chronological report must be written in a formal tone, avoiding language choices associated with fiction writing. Contractions are not used in formal writing.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'formal'
Formal means something is using a serious, unemotional and impersonal tone.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may think that non-chronological reports can be written in an informal way. Correction: Reports should be formal and not use language that is too closely associated with fiction writing.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Generating knowledge about The Great Fire of London Study Guide
- Learning the features of a non-chronological report Study Guide
- Planning a section on how the fire started for a non-chronological report Study Guide
- Planning the second section of a report on the Great Fire of London Study Guide
- Preparing the introduction of a report on The Great Fire of London Study Guide
- Writing the first section of a report on the Great Fire of London Study Guide
- Writing the introduction of a report on The Great Fire of London Study Guide
- Writing the second section of a report on the Great Fire of London Study Guide
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