Writing the paragraph about a healthy diet | English | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

Which of these are true for non-fiction texts?
- A non-fiction text is written with informal language only
- A non-fiction text is imaginary
- A non-fiction text is full of facts and information ✓
- There are different types of non-fiction text ✓
Which sentence has the comma accurately punctuated?
- However sugary foods should be eaten in moderation.
- However, sugary foods should be eaten, in moderation.
- However, sugary foods should be eaten in moderation. ✓
- However sugary foods should be eaten, in moderation.
Which sentence needs a question mark at the end?
- A healthy diet is very important
- Eating healthily is crucial
- What is a healthy diet ✓
- How to eat healthily
Which co-ordinating conjunction completes this sentence? 'Whole grains are full of fibre __________ they are excellent for our gut-health.'
- , but
- , or
- and ✓
Look at this clause: 'because it regulates the body temperature'. What type of clause is this?
- 'subordinate' ✓
Tick the sentences that are main clauses.
- as they release energy slowly
- protein strengthens the muscles ✓
- because they are full of sugar
- fibre is good for the gut ✓
- and they are full of vitamins

When we write, we should always try to do which of these things?
- Showcase each sentence type we know ✓
- Showcase two sentence types only
- Say the notes in note-form from the plan before we write
- Plan and say each sentence before we write it ✓
Which of these sentences is relevant to a non-chronological report about healthy lifestyle?
- I love spinach!
- Fruit is yummy
- Different fruit and vegetables provide a wide range of nutrients and vitamins ✓
What is the definition of a subheading?
- A subheading is a word, phrase or sentence used to describe a photograph
- A subheading is a word, phrase or sentence used to introduce part of a text ✓
- A subheading is a word, phrase or sentence used to label a diagram
- A subheading is the final sentence in the conclusion
Which sentence could follow this sentence? 'Sugary foods can be part of a balanced diet.'
- In addition, protein strengthens the muscles
- However, they should not be eaten in excess ✓
- In contrast, crisps can also be eaten
- Also, spinach is a vegetable
Which of these adjectives is appropriate to describe vegetables in a non-chronological report?
- awesome
- green
- yummy
- nutritious ✓
Fill in the gap: A complex sentence is formed of a main clause and at least one __________ clause.
- 'subordinate' ✓

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A subheading signals to the reader what the section is about.
A section about one feature of the report's subject contains specific facts and information to keep the reader engaged.
Using the full range of sentence types (simple, compound and complex) improves text flow for the reader.
Sentences should be said aloud before writing to ensure they make sense and read back once written to check for errors.
Fronted adverbials of cause and formal fronted adverbials are used at the start of sentences for cohesion.

Pupils write facts in a non-coherent order.

Ensure pupils are following the order of the facts on their plans when writing full sentences.

Text flow - how a text is written to keep the reader engaged
Subheading - a word, phrase or sentence used to introduce part of a text
Compound sentence - a sentence formed of two main clauses and a co-ordinating conjunction
Complex sentence - a sentence formed of at least one main clause and a subordinate clause
Fronted adverbial - a sentence starter followed by a comma