English

Y6 English

Key Stage 2

Year 6

Pandas - Non-chronological report

In this lesson, we will introduce what a non-chronological report is, we will look at the features of a non-chronological report and we will find examples of features in a non-chronological report.

To analyse the features of a non-chronological report

In this lesson, we will use spelling practice strategies such as using drawings as prompts to learn curriculum words.

To practise curriculum words

In this lesson, we will develop our knowledge of the function of the colon. We will consolidate our understanding of the colon when introducing a list, and we will explore the colon when it separates clauses within a sentence. The lesson will conclude with a quick game to assess our understanding.

To develop our knowledge of the function of a colon

In this lesson, we will discuss the best way to gather information for a non-chronological report and collect notes from a video and text, focusing on collecting this information in an organised manner.

To gather information for a non-chronological report

In this lesson, we will introduce new vocabulary, identify word pairs and synonyms and apply the vocabulary in sentences.

To develop a rich understanding of words associated with eating

In this lesson, we will look at the purpose of an opening and use our notes to plan an opening paragraph. We will introduce formal and informal conjunctions.

To plan the opening of a non-chronological report

In this lesson, we will use spelling practice strategies such as spotting words within words, to learn curriculum words and then have a spelling test.

To practise and apply knowledge of curriculum words, including test

In this lesson, we will use the plan to write an opening paragraph. We will look closely at a modelled write to understand the expectations and write sentences that they plan to use in their opening.

To write the opening of a non-chronological report

In this lesson, we will discuss the relationship between a feature and its purpose. They will look at the features of a panda and then generate vocabulary and sentences to create a plan for the next lesson.

To plan the paragraph on appearance

In this lesson, we will use the plan to write a paragraph on the panda's appearance. We will watch a shared write to understand the expectations and to see examples of different types of sentences and punctuation we could use ourselves.

To write the paragraph on appearance

In this lesson, we will look at the importance of editing. We will then practise editing a pre-written paragraph with deliberate errors, before we complete an independent task of editing our writing so far.

To edit a paragraph of a non-chronological report

In this lesson, we will use our notes from the research lesson to create a plan for our paragraphs on diet and habitat. We will use this plan in the next lesson to help with our writing.

To plan the paragraph on habitat and diet

In this lesson, we will use our plans to write our paragraphs on diet and habitat. We will look closely at a modelled write to understand the expectations and write sentences that we plan to use in these paragraphs.

To write the paragraph on habitat and diet

In this lesson, we will learn about the future of pandas and what humans are doing to help conserve the species. We will then use this knowledge to write a conclusion to their non-chronological report.

To analyse and write a conclusion

In this lesson, we will develop reading for pleasure through book recommnedations.  We will focus on poetry, picture books and non-fiction.  We will then generate our own recommendations to share with others.

Key Stage 2, English, Pandas - Non-chronological report