Non Chronological Report Literacy Unit of Work (Mice)

Literacy Unit: Writing a Non-Chronological Report on Mice
Linked to the Text: The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
Target Audience: Year 1 students, and/or those with additional needs
Resource Type: 5 Lesson Unit (PowerPoint Slides Included)

This 5-lesson literacy unit is designed to teach Year 1 students how to write a non-chronological report about crocodiles. Using The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson as a springboard, the unit focuses on the features of nonfiction writing, including the use of headings, subheadings, paragraphs, and captions. The unit also emphasises vocabulary development, particularly adjectives for description.

Key Features:
Understanding Fiction vs. Nonfiction:
Lessons explore the differences between fictional stories like The Gruffalo and nonfiction texts, helping students understand the purpose and structure of each.

Non-Chronological Report Features:
Students will learn the key features of non-chronological reports, with a focus on organizing information into headings, subheadings, and paragraphs.

Vocabulary and Description:
The unit includes activities to help students develop their vocabulary, with a particular focus on using adjectives to describe mice and make their reports more detailed.

PowerPoint Slides:
Each lesson includes a clear, visually engaging PowerPoint to guide students through the learning objectives, with interactive activities and examples of text features.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this unit, students will:

Understand the difference between fiction and nonfiction texts.
Be able to identify and use the key features of a non-chronological report.
Write a non-chronological report about mice, including headings, subheadings, paragraphs, captions, and descriptive adjectives.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:
Clear Structure: The lessons are clearly structured, building step by step from understanding nonfiction to writing a full report.
Engaging PowerPoints: The included PowerPoint slides make it easy to deliver lessons with visual support and interactive elements.
Focused Vocabulary: There’s a strong emphasis on vocabulary development, ensuring that students use descriptive language in their writing.
Differentiation: The resource is suitable for all learners, including those with additional needs, thanks to the visual prompts and structured activities.

This unit provides a fun and structured approach to nonfiction writing, using The Gruffalo as an engaging context for learning. Perfect for Year 1 students looking to develop their report-writing skills!