Year 5 - English
Planning the conclusion of a non-chronological report 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 plan the conclusion of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes.
Key Notes
- The conclusion is the final paragraph of a non-chronological report.
- Information in the conclusion should be general.
- Writers can use a range of cohesive devices to enhance text flow and keep the reader engaged.
- Effective planning leads to successful writing outcomes.
Vocabulary To Learn
- conclusion: the closing paragraph of a non-fiction text
- general information: the most basic and necessary information
- purpose: the aim of the text
- cohesive devices: language structures that develop text cohesion
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils want to add additional information about aye-ayes' diets or adaptations to the conclusion.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The conclusion is the final paragraph of a non-chronological report. Information in the conclusion should be general.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'conclusion'
the closing paragraph of a non-fiction text.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils want to add additional information about aye-ayes' diets or adaptations to the conclusion. Correction: Information in the conclusion must be kept general and must summarise the rest of the report.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Editing the diet section of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes Study Guide
- Identifying the features of a non-chronological report in preparation for writing about aye-ayes Study Guide
- Planning the adaptations section 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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