Wednesday 25th November, 2020
LC: To write an explanation text applying previously taught structures and skills.
The key features of an explanation text we have learned about:
1. Explanations explain how or why things happen
or occur.
2.Cause and effect complex sentences are
written using conjunctions like otherwise, as a
result of, due to
3.Causal adverbs are used to connect ideas like
therefore, furthermore and though.
4.Opening statements are used to introduce the
topic that will be explained.
5.Labelled diagrams are created to support the
explanation.
You can take a screen shot of the checklist below to tick off when you have included a skill in your writing.
Explanation Text |
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It explains how or why something happens or occurs. |
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It includes an opening which introduces the topic I am explaining. |
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My explanation is written in a clear, logical sequence. |
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I have written cause and effect complex sentences to explain. |
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I have used causal adverbs to connect ideas. |
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I have used a range of cause and effect conjunctions. |
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I have used paragraphs to organise my ideas. |
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I have included a diagram. |
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