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Year 5 - English

Planning the introduction of a non-chronological report about tigers

Wild Cats: non-chronological report

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils research tigers' diets and adaptations to write an informative non-chronological report about them. They spend a whole lesson editing their writing, focusing on key Year 5 punctuation, sentence structures and vocabulary choices. Finally, pupils present their reports.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to plan the introduction of a non-chronological report about tigers.

Key Notes

  • The introduction provides general information and outlines the structure of the full report.
  • Parenthesis (additional information) can be conveyed using brackets.
  • Linking sentences at the end of our paragraphs create text cohesion.
  • Using a plan helps us have more successful writing outcomes

Vocabulary To Learn

  • introduction: the first paragraph of a non-fiction text that encourages the reader to read on
  • general information: the most basic and necessary information
  • purpose: the aim of the text
  • linguistic features: types of words and language that a writer chooses carefully

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils want to include specific facts in the introduction.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

The introduction provides general information and outlines the structure of the full report. Parenthesis (additional information) can be conveyed using brackets.

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

the first paragraph of a non-fiction text that encourages the reader to read on.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils want to include specific facts in the introduction. Correction: Use a 'general' and 'specific' visual during the lesson and the tasks to support pupils' understanding of the difference between the two.

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