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Explanation Writing Self-Assessment

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Explanation Writing Self-Assessment

Student writing at desk

🎯 WALT Statement

We Are Learning To: Write clear and detailed explanations that logically sequence information and use appropriate language features.

✅ Success Criteria Checklist

Tick the boxes for what you achieved in your explanation writing:

I planned my explanation with an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion

I used linking words (first, next, then, because, therefore, as a result)

I included facts and specific details to support my explanation

I used topic-specific vocabulary correctly

I checked my spelling, punctuation, and grammar

I organised my ideas in a logical sequence

🤔 Self-Assessment Questions

1. Did I include a clear introduction and conclusion?

Yes, both are clear

One is clear

Need to improve both

2. Did I use linking words to connect my ideas?
3. Did I explain my ideas clearly so the reader can understand?

Very clearly

Mostly clearly

Need to be clearer

4. What part of my explanation am I most proud of?
5. What could I improve next time?
6. Rate your explanation writing today:

Excellent - I achieved all success criteria

Good - I achieved most success criteria

Satisfactory - I need to work on some areas

Need support - I found this challenging

🌟 Extension Activities

For Advanced Learners:

Complete a peer review of a classmate's explanation

Rewrite your explanation for a different audience (younger students)

Add diagrams or visual aids to enhance your explanation

Teacher Notes - Differentiation Support:

• Provide sentence starters: "First...", "This happens because...", "As a result..."

• Allow oral explanations before writing

• Use visual aids and graphic organisers for planning

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