Year 2 - English
Preparing the introduction of a report on 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 prepare the introduction of a non-chronological report about the Great Fire of London.
Key Notes
- The introduction of an information text should hook the reader in and make them want to read the full report.
- Introductions often contain questions to the reader.
- An introduction may contain some general facts and information to gain the reader's interest.
- An introduction may end with a command which is a direct order or instruction telling the reader to continue reading.
Vocabulary To Learn
- introduction: An introduction tells the reader what the report is about and tries to entice them to read on.
- prepare: To get something ready or organise to do a certain task.
- command: A command is a direct order or instruction telling someone to do something.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may struggle to know if adjectives are positive or negative.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The introduction of an information text should hook the reader in and make them want to read the full report. Introductions often contain questions to the reader.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'introduction'
An introduction tells the reader what the report is about and tries to entice them to read on.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may struggle to know if adjectives are positive or negative. Correction: Display lists of positive and negative adjectives on the wall and generate example sentences together.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Analysing the language to use in a report about the Great Fire of London Study Guide
- 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
- 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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