Explanation Text Writing Practice

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📚 Part 1: Understanding Explanation Texts

1. What is the main purpose of an explanation text?

To tell a story about characters

To explain how or why something happens

To describe what something looks like

To persuade someone to do something

2. Which linking words help make explanations clearer? (Tick all that apply)

First

For example

Once upon a time

Also

The end

3. Put these steps for "How to make a cup of tea" in the correct order by writing 1, 2, 3, 4:

____ Pour hot water into the cup

____ Put a tea bag in the cup

____ Boil water in the kettle

____ Let the tea steep for 3 minutes

✏️ Part 2: Planning Your Explanation

4. Choose one topic to explain and circle it:

How to brush your teeth • How a plant grows • How to make a sandwich

5. Use this planning box to write the main steps for your chosen topic. Use key words only:

6. Write your personal writing goal for this explanation text:

I will focus on: _________________________________________________

🖊️ Part 3: Writing Your Explanation

7. Write a topic sentence that introduces what you are explaining:

8. Now write 4-5 sentences explaining your chosen process. Use linking words like "first," "next," "then," "for example," and "finally" to make your explanation clear:

9. Write a concluding sentence that wraps up your explanation:

10. Self-check: Read your explanation and tick the boxes that apply:

My steps are in the right order

I used linking words to connect my ideas

My explanation makes sense

I achieved my writing goal

Explanation Text Writing Practice

Explanation Text Writing Practice

📚 Part 1: Understanding Explanation Texts

✏️ Part 2: Planning Your Explanation

🖊️ Part 3: Writing Your Explanation

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