1. What is a non-chronological report?

2. Non-chronological reports have information organised in paragraphs.
Sloths How big are sloths? Most sloths are about the size of a small dog and they have short, flat heads. They are very hairy. Their hair is greyish brown. At times they look grey-green in colour because they move so slowly that tiny camouflaging algae grow all over their hair. They have hook like claws on their arms and legs to keep them attached to trees. Sloths are active at night. Sloths rarely climb down from the trees, and when they are on the ground they can only crawl awkwardly. However, when there is a forest flood, they are excellent swimmers.

3. They do not have information organised in order of time.

4. They are written in the present tense.
How big are sloths? Most sloths are about the size of a small dog and they have short, flat heads. They are very hairy. Their hair is greyish brown.

5. They do not have the words I or we.
Dogs Many people love dogs and have them as pets. Owners of dogs have to walk, feed and look after them. Many people like dogs because they are cute and fun to be with.

6. The main paragraphs have sub-headings.
Dogs Many people love dogs and have them as pets. Owners of dogs have to walk, feed and look after them. Many people like dogs because they are cute and fun to be with.

7. The first sentence of a paragraph is a topic sentence to tell the reader what the paragraph is a about. You can the start with a question that you will then answer.
Amazing South American Animals Can you think of animals that are only found in South America? There are many of them. Llamas are members of the camel family of animals. They carry things and their hair is used for wool.

8. There is a short introduction to get the reader interested.
Sloths and Jaguars There are many amazing animals in South America. How many do you know about? Read on and find out more.

9. The main title at the start is in the middle.
Sloths and Jaguars There are many amazing animals in South America. How many do you know about? Read on and find out more.

10. Bullet points are used for extra interesting points.
Jaguars have yellow or yellow-orange fur with brown and black spots.
They are big and heavy and also have very strong muscles which make them really powerful.

11. A glossary explains the meaning of some words to help the reader.
prey - This is the word for animals that are eaten by another animal.
skull - The bone that holds the brain.

12. Illustrations and Captions
The lion is roaring.
This is the illustration.
The lion is roaring.
This is the caption.

13. An illustration can be a diagram.
A diagram of a flower.