Year 5 - English
Identifying the features of a non-chronological report in preparation for writing about aye-ayes
The Aye-Aye: non-chronological report
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils research aye-ayes' 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 identify the features of a non-chronological report.
Key Notes
- a non-chronological report is a type of non-fiction text
- the purpose of a non-chronological report is to inform the reader about a particular subject
- information in a non-chronological report is organised using a title, subheadings and paragraphs
- linguistic features help to introduce, link and bring to life specific, factual information
Vocabulary To Learn
- non-chronological report: A non-chronological report is a non-fiction text that informs about a subject or event and that is written out of time order.
- purpose: Purpose is the aim of a text.
- audience: Audience is the person or people who read a text.
- language: Language is the type of words and tone used in a text.
- layout: Layout is the way a text is structured.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils think that non-chronological reports can be informal
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
a non-chronological report is a type of non-fiction text. the purpose of a non-chronological report is to inform the reader about a particular subject.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'non-chronological report'
A non-chronological report is a non-fiction text that informs about a subject or event and that is written out of time order.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils think that non-chronological reports can be informal. Correction: Identifying key linguistic features, such as subject-specific vocabulary and fronted adverbials, which contribute to formal tone.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Editing the diet section of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes Study Guide
- Planning the adaptations section of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes Study Guide
- Planning the conclusion of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes Study Guide
- Planning the diet section of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes Study Guide
- Planning the introduction of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes Study Guide
- Presenting a non-chronological report about aye-ayes Study Guide
- Researching aye-ayes for a non-chronological report Study Guide
- Writing the adaptations section of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes Study Guide
- Writing the conclusion of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes Study Guide
- Writing the diet section of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes Study Guide
- Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes Study Guide
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