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Writing a section about Anglo-Saxon farming for a non-chronological report

Anglo-Saxons: non-chronological report

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils research the Anglo-Saxons' settlements and farming to write a non-chronological report about them. Pupils focus on writing with cohesion, using a range of fronted adverbials, subject-specific vocabulary and Year 4 level sentence structures. Finally, pupils present their reports.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use your plan to write a section about Anglo-Saxon farming.

Key Notes

  • A subheading signals to the reader what the section is about.
  • Careful selection of nouns and pronouns ensures cohesion within sentences and across sections of the report.
  • A section about one feature of the report's subject contains specific facts and information to keep the reader engaged.
  • Writers choose varied fronted adverbials and different sentence types to ensure the text flows for the reader.
  • Sentences should be said aloud before writing to ensure they make sense and read back once written to check for errors.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • subheading: a word, phrase or sentence used to introduce part of a text
  • fronted adverbial: a sentence starter followed by a comma
  • text flow: how a text is written to keep the reader engaged

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils copy notes directly from their plans without forming full sentences.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

A subheading signals to the reader what the section is about. Careful selection of nouns and pronouns ensures cohesion within sentences and across sections of the report.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'subheading'

a word, phrase or sentence used to introduce part of a text.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils copy notes directly from their plans without forming full sentences. Correction: Pupils should say the sentence aloud first, then write it out. Finally, pupils should check their writing for sense and punctuation.

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