Thank you to those of who you sent me your creature – some of them look and sound fab – can’t wait to

see your description of them!

L.O: To use understanding on non-chronological writing to write up

creature description in neat

Yesterday you should have created a planning format that will support you to write up your

creature description.

I will attach my description of the Rhiswanozebtah again so you can follow the same structure. The sections I gave you to plan will help to create a

structure too.

I will also attach some other non-chron texts that have been done in school or you have seen before to remind you of the language/standard I expect

Go through the slides and make sure you take note of them before you

start writing…..

Non chronological examples (obviously yours wont have as much writing as this but you can include pictures etc)

Non chronological examples

Non chronological examples

Non chronological examples

Howler Monkey The Howler Monkey can be found in the forests of Central and South America. There are fifteen known species of Howler Monkeys. Their name comes from the fact that they are louder than any other types of Monkeys. They often howl as the sun comes up and as it is going down. They also use their voices to warn of dangers. They are believed to be the loudest of all land animals. Their cry can be heard up to three miles away., partly due to the large throats and protruding jaws. Their long, prehensile tails grow about as long as the length of their body. They are very important to the Howler Monkey as they rarely go to the ground. They use their arms, legs and tails to ‘crawl’ along the branches of trees to travel. They can also hang upside down by their tails as they are strong enough to hold the whole body weight – which can be as much as 10 kg. Female Howler monkeys are pregnant for approximately 190 days and care for their young until they reach maturity. This is around the age of 4 years when they have to leave to find a new troop to join. They are omnivores although they mainly eat leaves and can live for between 15-20 years. Howler Monkeys lives are under threat due to deforestation, hunting and the pet trade.

• Fifteen species of howler monkey • From South and Central America • Habitat deforestation and pet and zoo

trade are threats to survival • One of largest monkey species • Recognised by loud roaring cries • Thickly furred prehensile tail – essential

rarely go to the ground • Large throats and protruding jaws help

cry • Pregnancy around 190 days • Young have to leave group/troop when

maturity is reached – about 4 years • Voices carry 2 – 3 miles • Weight up to 10kg • Mainly eat leaves are omnivores • Life span 15-20 years • Live in a troop • Fur is black brown or red

Non chronological examples

Pygmy Marmoset The Pygmy Marmoset is a monkey that will be found in South and Central America. Fascinatingly, this monkey is the smallest primate of its kind , growing up to only 13cm in height; new-born marmosets are only the size of the head of a toothbrush! Their fur is a mixture of grey, black and orangey colours. Like all marmosets they have claws instead of nails (expect on their big toe) which helps them grip when they are climbing. This species of monkey is very vocal – they are known to have up to 15 different type of calls. They also communicate within their group through facial expressions and posture. Families of Pygmy Marmosets are found in groups with members ranging between 5 and 9; these will be made up of one male, one female and offspring. Infants are cared for by everyone in the group – interestingly the male carries the infants, returning them only to the female for nursing Marmosets have special teeth that allow them to gouge holes in trees to be able to access sap, this along with fruit and insects is what makes up a Pygmy Marmosets diet. Though they are still relatively common, their biggest threat is the pet trade that still happens in many countries.

• Pgymy Marmoset • South and Central America • 13cm • Grey, black, orangey • Claws not nails- no big toe • Head size of toothbrush • Very vocal 15 calls • Facial expression, posture • Family groups 5-9 (1M 1F and kids) • Male carry infants – everyone looks

after – female nurse • Special teeth – sap – fruit - insects • Pet trade

Non chronological examples

Non chronological examples

Make sure you use your neatest handwriting to

write up your final piece

Connective Such as Although But Yet Because However Also

Connective For instance Apart from Therefore Significantly Unlike Likewise Furthermore

Connective As reveal by Except Consequently Notably Whereas Alternatively Equally Furthermore

Language features to use

Start writing your description now!

Aim to have at least 4 paragraphs – look back at mine if you get stuck

Self Assessment

Target Clear introduction which gives information about sharks

Use of technical vocabulary

A range of sentence openers

Correctly punctuated list

Picture/ Diagrams

Well formatted to make it more accessible

Correct spelling

Accurate punctuation- full stop, capital letter, !, ? and comma

Neat and clear handwriting

When you have written up about your creature, re-read your

writing – have you included all of these

features?

Well done on finishing your description. I hope it is as fab as mine was!

Send them to Miss Tysoe so she can be wowed! She might even put some on the school Twitter and Facebook to

wow everyone else too!