To identify features of a non-chronological report
In this lesson, we will look at what a non-chronological report is, then we will look at purpose, audience, language and layout in more detail.
Unit Overview: Portia Spiders - Non-Chronological Report
Lessons:
20 lessons
To investigate suffixes: Plurals
In this lesson, we will explore the rules associated with plurals. Ten spelling words will be explained and set to learn.
To revise compound sentences
In this lesson, we will revise simple sentences and then explore compound sentences. We will look at common mistakes made when writing compound sentences.
To learn about the Portia Spider
In this lesson, we will research Portia Spiders in preparation for a non-chronological report. We will also look at the layout of a non-chronological report.
To develop a rich understanding of words associated with the jungle (Part 1)
In this lesson, we will introduce new vocabulary, identify word pairs and synonyms and apply the vocabulary in sentences.
To develop vocabulary to describe the Portia Spider
In this lesson, we will develop both subject specific vocabulary and expanded noun phrases to describe the Portia Spider.
To practise and apply knowledge of suffixes: Plural, including a test
In this lesson, we will practise the rules associated with adding suffixes to make plurals. We will learn how to practise using the 'best bet' strategy and will test the words previously set to learn.
To plan the first section of a report
In this lesson, we will plan the opening and first section of a non-chronological report. We will look at how to set the report out.
To write the opening to a report
In this lesson, we will write the opening paragraph of a non-chronological report. We will look at the layout and what an opening needs to do.
To write compound sentences for a non-chronological report
In this lesson, we will write compound sentences for a non-chronological report. We will also look at the purpose, audience, language and layout of our report.
To explore complex sentences
In this lesson, we will explore subordinate clauses and complex sentences.
To investigate suffixes: More plurals
In this lesson, we will further explore the rules associated with adding the suffixes -es and -ves to make plurals. Ten spelling words will be explained and set to learn.
To write complex sentences for a report
In this lesson, we will write a range of complex sentences for a report. We will look at the purpose, audience, language, and layout of our non-chronological report and where complex sentences should be used.
To write the first section
In this lesson, we will write the first section of a non-chronological report. We will look at a modelled example to help us.
To develop a rich understanding of words associated with the jungle (Part 2)
In this lesson, we will introduce new vocabulary, identify word pairs and synonyms and apply the vocabulary in sentences.
To edit the first section
In this lesson, we will practise editing work. We will then edit the first section of a non-chronological report.
To practise and apply knowledge of suffixes: More plurals, including test
In this lesson, we will practise the rules associated with adding the suffixes -es and -ves to make plurals. We will learn how to practise using the 'Pyramid' strategy and will test the words previously set to learn.
To plan the second section of a report
In this lesson, we will plan the second section of a non-chronological report. We will look at the vocabulary that we might use when we plan our report, then we will revise the layout, purpose, audience and language.
To write the second section of a report
In this lesson, we will write the second section of a non-chronological report. First we will look at the vocabulary that we might be using in this section of our non chronological report. Then we will look at what we need to include to the purpose audience, language and layout.
To write the closing section of a report
In this lesson, we will write the closing of a non-chronological report. We will look at an example closing and pick out ideas that we can use in our own closing
Units in English
- The BFG - Narrative Writing
- Into the Forest by Anthony Browne
- Portia Spiders - Non-Chronological Report
- Mulan by Michaela Morgan
- The Man on the Moon - Narrative Writing
- The Fate of Fausto - Narrative Writing
- The Firework Maker's Daughter by Phillip Pullman
- Monster Pizza - Instructions
- Healthy Food - Persuasive writing
- King of the Sky by Nicola Davies
- The Day the Crayons Quit - Persuasive writing
- Aladdin - Narrative Writing
- The Happy Prince - Narrative Writing
- The Suitcase Kid by Jacqueline Wilson
- How Bees make Honey - Explanation writing
- Angler Fish - Non chronological report
- There's A Boy In The Girls' Bathroom by Louis Sachar
- The Robin - Narrative Writing
- Hansel and Gretel by Anthony Browne
- A Christmas Carol - Narrative writing
- John Lyons - Poetry
- I Was a Rat! by Phillip Pullman
- Chocolate Making - Explanation writing
- Hidden Depths: Exploring the Deep by Chloe Rodes
- The Borrowers - Narrative writing
- The Jabberwocky - Narrative writing
- Walter Tull's Scrapbook by Michaela Morgan
- Journalistic Writing - based on traditional tales
- A Christmas Carol - by Charles Dickens
- Whale Rider - Narrative writing
- How to Train your Dragon - Mixed outcomes
- History VIP: Mary Anning by Kay Barnham
- The British by Benjamin Zephaniah
- Wild Cats - Non-chronological reports
- Oliver - Narrative writing
- Demon Dentist by David Walliams
- School Uniform - Persuasive writing
- Poetry - The Listeners by Walter de la Mare
- The Viewer - Narrative writing
- Macbeth - Narrative writing
- Street Child by Berlie Doherty
- Inspirational figures - Biographical writing
- Mirror by Jeannie Baker
- The Highwayman - Narrative writing
- Sherlock Holmes - Mixed outcomes
- The Giant's Necklace by Michael Morpurgo
- The Windrush - Diary writing
- Holes by Louis Sachar
- Spiderman - Journalistic writing
- The Blitz Survivor Stories
- The Golden Compass - Mixed outcomes
- Greenling by Levi Pinfold
- Rabbit Proof Fence - Narrative writing
- London is the Place for Me by Lord Kitchener
- Important Scientists - Biographical writing
- Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian
- Pandas - Non-chronological report
- A Career in Computer Games by Anthony Horowitz
- Grammar Practice
- Journalistic Writing - based on traditional tales
- Angler Fish - Non chronological report
- Aladdin - Narrative Writing
- Healthy Food - Persuasive writing
- The Borrowers - Narrative writing
- How to Train your Dragon - Mixed outcomes
- Chocolate Making - Explanation writing
- Wild Cats - Non-chronological reports
- Sherlock Holmes - Mixed outcomes
- The Highwayman - Narrative writing
- The Happy Prince - Narrative Writing
- Whale Rider - Narrative writing
- School Uniform - Persuasive writing
- The Windrush - Diary writing
- The Viewer - Narrative writing
- Inspirational figures - Biographical writing
- Important Scientists - Biographical writing
- A Christmas Carol - Narrative writing
- The Man on the Moon - Narrative Writing
- Spiderman - Journalistic writing
- The Golden Compass - Mixed outcomes
- The Day the Crayons Quit - Persuasive writing
- Oliver - Narrative writing
- Macbeth - Narrative writing
- Pandas - Non-chronological report
- How Bees make Honey - Explanation writing
- John Lyons - Poetry
- Portia Spiders - Non-Chronological Report
- The Fate of Fausto - Narrative Writing
- The Robin - Narrative Writing
- Rabbit Proof Fence - Narrative writing
- The Jabberwocky - Narrative writing
- Monster Pizza - Instructions
- The BFG - Narrative Writing