Year 5 - English
Writing 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 use a plan to write the introduction of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes.
Key Notes
- The purpose of the introduction is to engage the reader and give them general information about the report's subject.
- Aye-ayes can be referred to in the singular or plural throughout a report.
- Writers plan and say each sentence aloud before writing it down so that they write more coherent sentences.
- The writing process involves planning, drafting, checking, editing and publishing a piece of writing.
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
- the writing process: involves planning, drafting, checking, editing and publishing a piece of writing
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may want to copy the teacher model and teacher plan.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The purpose of the introduction is to engage the reader and give them general information about the report's subject. Aye-ayes can be referred to in the singular or plural throughout a report.
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: Children may want to copy the teacher model and teacher plan. Correction: Incorporate opportunities for paired talk and suggest a range of possible vocabulary choices to support pupils in using their own ideas.
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
- 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
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