Year 5 - English
Planning the introduction 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 introduction of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes.
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 paragraphs help create text cohesion.
- Using passive verbs changes the way information is presented in a sentence.
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
- lingustic 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.
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 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
- 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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