Year 2 - English
Writing the second section 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 a section of a non-chronological report about how the Great Fire of London spread and stopped.
Key Notes
- A subheading is a mini-heading given to a paragraph within a main piece of writing.
- Formal fronted adverbials link two sentences together.
- The second section of the report should inform the reader of how the fire spread and stopped.
Vocabulary To Learn
- subheading: A mini-heading given to a specific section of a report.
- formal fronted adverbial: A sentence starter that links two sentences together.
- fronted adverbials: A sentence starter followed by a comma.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may link sentences incorrectly with formal fronted adverbials that are unsuitable.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
A subheading is a mini-heading given to a paragraph within a main piece of writing. Formal fronted adverbials link two sentences together.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'subheading'
A mini-heading given to a specific section of a report.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may link sentences incorrectly with formal fronted adverbials that are unsuitable. Correction: Focus on understanding the 'and' and 'but' categories of formal fronted adverbials and say the sentences out loud to hear if they make sense.
More Lessons In This Unit
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- 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
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