Writing Pandora week 7 lesson 4.pdf, Exercises of Anatomy

Download Writing Pandora week 7 lesson 4.pdf and more Exercises Anatomy in PDF only on Docsity! ENGLISH Year 5&6 Summer Term Week 7 Lesson 4 \Z) Th Coombes CE Primary School Unit/Lesson focus: the aim of this unit of learning is to write a formal non- chronological report linked to the video ‘Pandora’ located on the following website http://www.literacyshed.com/the-sci---fi-shed.html We will be revising the features of non-chronological reports and focus on a range of vocabulary and grammatical structures that add the level of detail, precision and formality required in a non-chronological report. Credit @www.literacyshed.com Unit Learning Objectives: L.O.: To use a wide range of clause structures in sentences L.O.: To use adverbs, prepositions and expanded noun phrases to add detail L.O.: To use a range of cohesive devices within and across sentences L.O.: To select vocabulary and grammatical structures for formality L.O.: To write a non-chronological report Cohesion means linking together, togetherness, unity In writing, cohesive devices are words or phrases which link ideas across sentences and paragraphs. They help to organise our work. cohesive devices Repetition of words and phrases Adverbials (see next slide) Conjunctions Substitution of nouns (not using the same noun) Use of pronouns Adverbials for Cohesion time, place, number, exception, cause and effect, contrast or comparison, clarification and emphasis or addition time in the beginning only yesterday until then to begin with at first meanwhile simultaneously after that straight away presently cause and effect as a result for this reason subsequently hence as a consequence due to therefore so as to because of this consequently place near this location around here in the city behind the clouds beyond the wall inside the cave out in the countryside along the lane here in this room over the street contrast/comparison on the other hand alternatively similarly nevertheless in contrast rather than compared with on the contrary in comparison however Adverbials are words or phrases that are used to modify a verb or clause. Adverbials may be adverbs, preposition phrases or subordinate clauses. Adverbials can be used to create cohesion within and across paragraphs. number/frequency firstly secondly lastly once twice occasionally rarely every so often often sometimes clarification in fact in other words to clarify above all the main reason for this for instance in essence to summarise to illustrate this in conclusion exception despite this aside from despite excluding even though other than with the exception of apart from however besides emphasis/addition to clarify most importantly especially primarily furthermore above all else as well as in addition to this also moreover CoP = Today you are going to use your ideas and designs from yesterday to create a paragraph on the anatomy of your insect. 1. Watch the film clip, listening carefully to the description of the creatures. http://www.literacyshed.com/the-sci---fi-shed.html While you watch, think about these questions: How are the creatures being described? What language/vocabulary is being used to describe them? Did you spot the expanded noun phrases and technical vocabulary/adjectives highlighting the specific features about the creatures? Now look carefully at Resource 3b, copied here. Select suitable words to fill the gaps. What might some of the missing vocabulary be? Now look carefully at Resource 3a. What do you notice about the vocabulary that has been added? How do these features help the reader? This paragraph describes the anatomy and features of a hexapod and uses cohesive devices (repetitions, adverbials, conjunctions, substitution of nouns, use of pronouns) to help link the ideas together. *How many examples of cohesive devices can you spot? Task: create a paragraph on the anatomy of your insect using cohesive techniques to link ideas. Re-read the introductory sentence that you have chosen and then complete your paragraph about the anatomy of your insect. Remember that you need to keep looking at your diagram and the features that you labelled to help you plan what you are writing about. Don’t forget to use expanded noun phrases and other cohesive devices (the list of adverbials is part of the WAGOLL) You have three choices: Mild There needs to be at least 6 features mentioned and a focus on conjunctions to create cohesion. Medium There needs to be at least 7 features mentioned, with details regarding their function and a focus on conjunctions and adverbials to create cohesion. Hot There needs to be at least 8 features mentioned, with details regarding their function and a focus on conjunctions, adverbials and substitution of nouns to create cohesion You can use the example from resource 3a in the WAGOLL. WAGOLL: The Banded Lumipod Beetle There are many hexapods (six legged creatures) on Pandora including a great number of insects. One such insect is the lumipod beetle. This beetle has six, jointed legs, which carry it across the ground at an impressive pace. It has a thick exoskeleton covering its broad abdomen and thorax, and protecting its retractable bioluminescent tail. The sizeable tail is almost double the length of the beetle and mimics an electric ground viper when seen at night. This ingenious adaptation ensures that larger predators are less likely to pursue the creature in the dark, due to the snake-like appearance of the tail. Lumipods have two compound eyes at the front of their head, which also glow with a bioluminescent light. Their eyes are made up of several thousand individual unit lenses, consequently enabling the creature to see a much wider area than the human eye, despite not being particularly large. Sharp, forked mandibles above the mouth allow the beetle to crush its food, though it also has a second set which are jagged and used when fighting. The banded lumipod gets its peculiar name from the black and grey bands around the abdomen, which are dual function: they help with camouflage but also secrete a toxic venom if ingested. There are around 20 species of lumipod on Pandora, including banded, flying and spotted. PAN Resource 3a Adverbials for Cohesion time, place, number, exception, cause and effect, contrast or comparison, clarification and emphasis or addition time in the beginning only yesterday until then to begin with at first meanwhile simultaneously after that straight away presently cause and effect as a result for this reason subsequently hence as a consequence due to therefore so as to because of this consequently place near this location around here in the city behind the clouds beyond the wall inside the cave out in the countryside along the lane here in this room over the street contrast/comparison on the other hand alternatively similarly nevertheless in contrast rather than compared with on the contrary in comparison however Adverbials are words or phrases that are used to modify a verb or clause, Adverbials may be adverbs, preposition phrases or subordinate clauses. Adverbials can be used to create cohesion within and across paragraphs. number/frequency firstly secondly lastly once twice occasionally rarely every so often often sometimes clarification in fact in other words to clarify above all the main reason for this for instance in essence to summarise to illustrate this in conclusion exception despite this aside from despite excluding even though other than with the exception of apart from however besides emphasis/addition to clarify most importantly especially primarily furthermore above all else as well as in addition to this Th Coombes CE Primary School Plenary: When you have finished, read through your paragraph. Have you • mentioned at least 6 features of your creature • included details regarding their function • Used conjunctions, adverbials and substitution of nouns to create cohesion Go through and edit any sentences that you think can be improved.