Starter quiz
- What are conjunctions?
- words that describe how a verb is done
- words that always come at the beginning of a sentence
- words that join words, phrases or clauses ✓
- words that describe a character's appearance
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- Match the co-ordinating conjunction to the correct sentence by filling in the blanks.
- and⇔I went to the shops_____ I bought a newspaper. ✓
- , but⇔I want to play outside _____ it is raining heavily. ✓
- , or⇔Do you want to go to the museum_____ do you want to go to the park? ✓
- What is a main clause? Select all that are correct.
- It only makes sense if there is a conjunction.
- It makes sense on its own. ✓
- It contains a verb. ✓
- It must end with a question mark.
- It is a group of words. ✓
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- In which instances could a comma be used?
- at the end of a sentence
- after a fronted adverbial ✓
- when separating nouns in a list ✓
- after a verb
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- Order the sections of a non-chronological report correctly.
- 1⇔introduction
- 2⇔first themed section
- 3⇔second themed section
- 4⇔conclusion
- Whic structural features might you find in a non-chronological report?
- captions
- subheadings ✓
- informal language
- title ✓
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Exit quiz
- What are the purposes of the introduction?
- to give the reader brief, general information about the subject ✓
- to set the scene for the reader
- to inform the reader of the outline of the report ✓
- to describe a character for the reader
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- Saying our sentences out ______ helps us before we write them down.
- 'loud' ✓
- Which of the following is a compound sentence?
- It is important to eat a variety of foods.
- It is important to eat a variety of foods and we must do physical activity. ✓
- It is important to eat a variety of foods as this provides different nutrients.
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- Match the feature to its purpose.
- outline⇔informs the reader what the rest of the text is about ✓
- command⇔encourages the reader to continue reading ✓
- general fact⇔the most basic or necessary facts ✓
- Match the fact to its fact type.
- general fact⇔A balanced diet is important when leading a healthy lifestyle. ✓
- specific fact⇔Wholegrains release energy slowly to keep us fuller for longer. ✓
- fact with a number⇔Humans should eat 30 different types of plant-based foods per week. ✓
- Which of these sentences would appear in the introduction?
- Exercise strengthens muscles and improves the health of your heart.
- Nuts and seeds are excellent for your gut.
- A balanced diet and regular exercise are important in a healthy lifestyle. ✓
- In this report, you have learned about how to lead a healthy lifestyle.
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- The purpose of the introduction is to give general information to the reader.
- The introduction outlines what the reader will learn from the non-chronological report.
- The facts in the opening are general about healthy lifestyle; they become more specific in later paragraphs.
- An introduction ends with a command to the reader to continue reading.
- A compound sentence is formed of two main clauses joined with a co-ordinating conjunction.
Common misconception
Pupils try to include specific facts in the introduction.
An introduction's purpose is to introduce the topic and should only include general facts.
Keywords
Introduction - the opening paragraph of a non-fiction text that encourages the reader to read on
General facts - the most basic or necessary facts
Outline - tells the reader what the rest of the report is about
Command - a type of simple sentence that tells someone to do something
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