Writing the conclusion of a non-chronological report about Ancient Greeks | English

Starter quiz

Which of the following are conjunctions?
- and ✓
- heavy
- but ✓
- always
Match the conjunction to its purpose.
- because
  
  ⇔
  
  For giving a reason. ✓
- and
  
  ⇔
  
  For building on. ✓
- but
  
  ⇔
  
  For connecting ideas that contrast. ✓
Which heading is used for the first paragraph of a non-chronological report?
- Conclusion
- Introduction ✓
- Warfare
- Religion
What is the definition of a formal fronted adverbial?
- A sentence starter that gives a cause and effect.
- A sentence starter that is formal in tone. ✓
- A sentence starter that gives the writer’s point of view.
Where does a fronted adverbial come in a sentence?
- In the middle.
- At the end.
- At the start. ✓
Which fronted adverbial completes this sentence? "__________, the Ancient Greeks played an important role in shaping our modern world."
- Quickly,
- Every Sunday,
- In summary, ✓
- At home,

Exit quiz

What is the purpose of the conclusion in a non-chronological report?
- To provide specific details about a topic.
- To provide thoughts and opinions about a topic.
- To summarise the key points in a text, providing closure to the subject. ✓
Which of the following sentences would be in a conclusion about Ancient Greeks?
- Hoplites wore bronze helmets, breast plates and greaves.
- The Ancient Greeks have influenced the modern world. ✓
- Ancient Greeks believed in the supernatural world and wrote stories about them.
- If you would like to find out more, visit your library, or use the internet. ✓
Which of the following formal fronted adverbials could be used in a conclusion?
- In addition to this,
- Despite this,
- To summarise, ✓
- In conclusion, ✓
Which of the following sentences are true of a conclusion?
- It repeats a specific fact from one of the sections in the report.
- No new information about the subject is given in a conclusion. ✓
- It contains a summary sentence. ✓
- It has a glossary.
Which sentence is accurately punctuated?
- In conclusion, Ancient Greek religion had an impact on their daily lives
- in conclusion, Ancient Greek religion had an impact on their daily lives.
- In conclusion, Ancient Greek religion had an impact on their daily lives. ✓
- In conclusion Ancient Greek religion had an impact on their daily lives.
Match the fronted adverbial to the clause.
- Before every battle,
  
  ⇔
  
  the hoplites stood in a phalanx formation. ✓
- With all his strength,
  
  ⇔
  
  the courageous hoplite lifted up his large, round shield. ✓
- In conclusion,
  
  ⇔
  
  the religion and warfare had an impact on their daily lives. ✓

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Key learning points

The purpose of a conclusion is to summarise the key points in a text, providing closure to the subject.
A summary sentence is the opening sentence of a conclusion and summarises the key points in a text.
A conclusion begins with a formal fronted adverbial.
There are no new facts or information about the subject in the conclusion.
A conclusion finishes with the writer suggesting to the reader how to find out more about the subject.

Common misconception

Pupils may want to introduce new ideas or information in the conclusion.

A conclusion does not introduce new information. Its purpose is to summarise the key points made previously through the text.

Keywords

Conclusion - the final part of a text that summarises the main points, providing closure to the subject
Summarising - the process of capturing key points in a concise way
Formal fronted adverbial - a sentence starter followed by a comma that is formal in tone and often found in non-fiction texts