Year 2 - English
Writing 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 write the introduction of a non-chronological report about the Great Fire of London.
Key Notes
- A question to the reader should end with a question mark.
- Using interesting general facts can gain the reader's interest and make them want to read the full report.
- A command should start with an imperative verb and entice the reader to read on.
Vocabulary To Learn
- introduction: An introduction tells the reader what the report is about and tries to entice them to read on.
- question: Something that is said or written in order to ask a person about something.
- outline: A general description or overview showing the main features of something.
- command: A command is a direct order or instruction telling someone to do something.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may write detailed information and facts about the fire in their introduction.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
A question to the reader should end with a question mark. Using interesting general facts can gain the reader's interest and make them want to read the full report.
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: Children may write detailed information and facts about the fire in their introduction. Correction: An introduction plays a key role in a report and entices the reader to keep reading. It should only include brief, general facts.
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- 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 second section of a report on the Great Fire of London Study Guide
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