Starter quiz
- Match the type of fronted adverbial to the example.
- fronted adverbial of cause⇔Consequently, ✓
- formal fronted adverbial⇔In addition to this, ✓
- viewpoint fronted adverbial⇔Surprisingly, ✓
- Which co-ordinating conjunction could we use to combine these two ideas in a compound sentence. The penguins have powerful flippers. They have streamlined bodies.
- but
- because
- or
- and ✓
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- How could these two ideas be combined in a complex sentence? Some penguins live in Antarctica. They are found on three continents.
- Because some penguins live in Antarctica, they are found on three continents.
- Although some penguins live in Antarctica, they are found on three continents. ✓
- So that some penguins live in Antarctica, they are found on three continents.
- When some penguins live in Antarctica, they are found on three continents.
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- Which fronted adverbial could show the relationship between these two ideas? Climate change is reducing krill numbers. The future of the macaroni penguin is at risk.
- However,
- Despite this,
- Because of this, ✓
- In addition to this,
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- Which example combines these ideas using parenthesis correctly? The macaroni penguin is a large flightless bird. Its scientific name is Eudyptes chrysolophus.
- The macaroni penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus) is a large flightless bird. ✓
- The macaroni penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus is a large flightless bird).
- The macaroni penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus is a large flightless bird).
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- Which of the following passages have good text cohesion?
- The penguin has white belly plumage. It has black back plumage.
- While the penguin has white belly plumage, it has black back plumage. ✓
- The penguin has white belly plumage and it has black back plumage. ✓
- The penguin has white belly plumage/black back plumage.
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Exit quiz
- Match each keyword to its definition.
- conclusion⇔the closing paragraph of a non-fiction text ✓
- subheading⇔the word, phrase or sentence that introduces a paragraph ✓
- introductory sentence⇔the first sentence of a paragraph that tells us what it is about ✓
- cohesive devices⇔language structures that create text cohesion ✓
- Which of the following might we do when editing a non-chronological report?
- add punctuation ✓
- change spelling ✓
- modify sentence structures ✓
- change the subject of the report
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- Which passage is punctuated correctly?
- Macaroni penguins are good swimmers they have powerful flippers.
- Macaroni penguins are good swimmers, they have powerful flippers.
- Macaroni penguins are good swimmers. They have powerful flippers. ✓
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- Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- The penguins which have solid bones are able to dive deep into the ocean.
- The penguins, which have solid bones, are able to dive deep into the ocean. ✓
- The penguins, which have solid bones are able to dive deep into the ocean.
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- Which sentence has an appropriate tone for a non-chronological report?
- You'll never believe this fact about penguins!
- Macaroni penguins are just the best species of penguin.
- Macaroni penguins are known for their distinctive crest. ✓
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- Which phrases are appropriate to use in a non-chronological report to describe macaroni penguins?
- flightless birds ✓
- adorable creatures
- slimy, disgusting feathers
- oil-covered feathers ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- A conclusion is the final paragraph of a non-fiction text that gives general information about the subject.
- A conclusion still has a subheading and an introductory sentence and it uses a range of cohesive devices.
- Before we write, we should orally rehearse sentences to ensure our sentences make sense and flow well.
- When we have finished our first draft of our writing, we edit it to improve and refine it.
- Editing includes looking at sentence structures, vocabulary, cohesive devices, spelling and punctuation.
Common misconception
Pupils may have negative attitudes towards editing their work.
Encourage a growth mindset, modelling the idea that all work can be improved and avoiding negative responses to mistakes.
Keywords
Conclusion - the closing paragraph of a non-fiction text
Subheading - a phrase, word or sentence used to introduce a section of a text
Introductory sentence - a sentence used at the start of a paragraph
Cohesive devices - language structures that develop text cohesion
Editing - revising and refining a piece of writing, focusing on improving its punctuation, sentence structures and language
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