Year 6 - English
Identifying features of a model non-chronological report about an insect
Antarctic animals: non-chronological report
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils research penguins' appearance, physical features, diet and habitat to write a non-chronological report about them. They specifically work on including varied ways to denote parenthesis for relevant factual information.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to identify the features of a non-chronological report about an insect.
Key Notes
- A non-chronological report is written out of time order.
- The purpose of a non-chronological report is to inform and engage the reader about a particular subject or event.
- The intended reader of a non-chronological report is likely interested in the subject of the report.
- Subheadings are used to signal where each section of information is to the reader of a non-chronological report.
- Paragraphs are used within a subheading to organise information by theme.
Vocabulary To Learn
- non-chronological report: a non-fiction text that informs about a subject or event and that is written out of time order
- subheading: a word, phrase or sentence used to introduce part of a text
- paragraph: a section of a piece of writing that is indicated by a new line and an indentation
- theme: a central idea that the writer intends the audience to engage deeply with
- chronological order: following the order in which a series of events happened
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may not be confident with the idea of paragraphs being composed of several linked sentences.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
A non-chronological report is written out of time order. The purpose of a non-chronological report is to inform and engage the reader about a particular subject or event.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'non-chronological report'
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 may not be confident with the idea of paragraphs being composed of several linked sentences. Correction: As you read, draw out the idea that all the sentences in each section are related to each other and deepen the reader's understanding.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Exploring cohesive devices in a model non-chronological report about an insect Study Guide
- Generating ideas for parenthesis in a report about a penguin Study Guide
- Peer editing a non-chronological report about a penguin Study Guide
- Publishing a non-chronological report about a penguin Study Guide
- Researching information about a penguin's appearance and adaptations Study Guide
- Researching information about a penguin's habitat and diet Study Guide
- Researching information about threats to a penguin Study Guide
- Writing further specific sections of a non-chronological report about a penguin Study Guide
- Writing specific sections of a non-chronological report about a penguin Study Guide
- Writing the conclusion of a non-chronological report about a penguin Study Guide
- Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about a penguin Study Guide
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