Starter quiz
- Which of the following can be used to improve text cohesion?
- joining separate sentences to make compound sentences ✓
- joining related ideas to make complex sentences ✓
- showing connections between ideas using fronted adverbials ✓
- using shorter words in your sentences
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- Which of the following is a compound sentence?
- Although basking sharks have many teeth, they do not use them to eat.
- Basking sharks have many teeth, but they do not use them to eat. ✓
- Basking sharks, which filter water for zooplankton, have many sharp teeth.
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- Which co-ordinating conjunction would best join these two sentences? 'Basking sharks reach 12m in length. They weigh up to six tonnes.'
- but
- as
- and ✓
- or
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- Match each type of complex sentence to the example of a word that could begin its subordinate clause.
- adverbial complex sentence⇔because ✓
- relative complex sentence⇔which ✓
- non-finite complex sentence⇔reaching ✓
- Which sentences start with a fronted adverbial?
- Because they are caught accidentally, basking sharks are endangered. ✓
- Basking sharks are endangered because they are caught accidentally.
- Amazingly, the basking shark's liver is a quarter of its whole weight. ✓
- The basking shark's amazing liver is a quarter of its whole weight.
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- Match the types of fronted adverbial to the examples.
- fronted adverbial of cause⇔Consequently, ✓
- formal fronted adverbial⇔On the other hand, ✓
- viewpoint fronted adverbial⇔Interestingly, ✓
Exit quiz
- What does it mean if a source of information is 'credible'?
- It's really excellent to look at.
- It's not trustworthy.
- It's trustworthy. ✓
- It comes from a reliable source. ✓
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- You are looking for facts about pandas online. Which of these sources is likely to be most credible?
- A joke about pandas from a comedy video channel.
- A comment on a video about pandas.
- A video about pandas from a well-known TV station. ✓
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- Which part of our non-chronological report is most likely to contain general information about pandas?
- the introduction ✓
- the section about panda habitats
- the section about pandas' diets
- the section about pandas' appearance
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- Which fact about pandas is most likely to be placed in the introduction of a non-chronological report?
- Pandas' white fur helps them camouflage in the snow.
- Pandas are native to China. ✓
- Pandas can grow to 190 centimetres in length.
- Pandas have a thick oesophagus to protect them from bamboo.
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- Which of the following are adaptations that help pandas survive?
- Pandas weigh around 110kg.
- Pandas have a 'thumb'. ✓
- Pandas live in China.
- Pandas have extra-strong legs. ✓
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- When we're researching, which of the following is it useful to do?
- Check that our sources are credible. ✓
- Take bullet point notes about what we read. ✓
- Write in complete sentences.
- Write in notes instead of complete sentences. ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Information can be gathered from a range of different sources.
- Credibility of each source must be determined.
- Origin of a source must be cited.
- Full sentences are not required when writing in note form.
- Notes can be organised by theme using bullet points.
Common misconception
Pupils may try to write their 'notes' in full sentences.
Oral rehearsal of sentences using very short notes will help them in writing tasks using these facts.
Keywords
Source - someone or something that supplies information
Credible - something that can be believed or trusted
Origin - where something starts or comes from
Theme - a central idea that the writer intends the audience to engage deeply with
Bullet points - punctuation marks that lay key information out in a non-fiction text
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