Using Formal Language to Inform
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Master the skill of writing objectively with this complete lesson pack. Designed to help children write clear, factual information texts, this resource teaches pupils how to avoid opinion-based language and choose precise, formal vocabulary instead. Through guided examples, discussion tasks,… Read More »Writing Objectively to Inform
This resource is designed to help children confidently explain why things happen by using conjunctions and adverbials that show cause and effect. Children practise adding conjunctions like so and because, then move on to linking ideas with more formal adverbials… Read More »Cause and Effect Conjunctions and Adverbials to Explain
This resource pack on non-chronological report writing equips teachers with everything they need to help pupils vary their sentence openers.. The PowerPoint introduces the purpose of a non-chronological report and demonstrates how formal generalisers, adverbs of emphasis and cohesive openers… Read More »Sentence Openers for a Non-Chronological Report
This PowerPoint explains the difference between facts and opinions in a clear and engaging way. Pupils learn that facts can be proved while opinions are personal thoughts or feelings. Through examples and guided practice, children sort statements, explain their choices… Read More »Facts and Opinions
This pack helps pupils learn how to craft effective introductions for non-chronological reports. The PowerPoint explores a range of strategies for drawing the reader in while the template and task sheet guide children in applying these techniques to their own… Read More »Writing an Introduction for a Non-Chronological Report
This resource introduces pupils to the key features of journalistic language, from formal vocabulary to powerful reporting verbs that make news writing sound authentic. The PowerPoint guides children through examples and practice, while the word mat and differentiated tasks support… Read More »Journalistic Language
This resource helps pupils master the skill of writing engaging introductions for explanation texts. Through clear examples, comparisons and structured guidance, children learn how to hook the reader with a fact, question or statement, provide background context and finish with… Read More »Writing an Introduction for an Explanation Text
This pack helps pupils write clear, engaging newspaper openings using the 4Ws (who, what, where and when). The step-by-step PowerPoint breaks down what makes a strong introduction while the tasks give pupils the chance to practise, compare and improve their… Read More »Writing an Effective Newspaper Introduction
Give your pupils the tools to write engaging non-chronological reports with this resource pack. The PowerPoint introduces a range of sentence openers, showing how each can capture the reader’s attention and add variety to writing. The accompanying task sheet provides… Read More »Sentence Starters for a Non-Chronological Report