📚 Part 1: Understanding Explanation Writing

1. What is the main purpose of explanation writing?

To tell a story about characters

To inform readers how or why something happens

To persuade someone to agree with you

To describe what something looks like

2. Which of these are good topics for explanation writing? (Tick all that apply)

How does rain form?

My favourite holiday

Why do we need to recycle?

How do plants grow?

The best ice cream flavour

3. The three main parts of explanation writing are:

Beginning, middle, end

Introduction, body, conclusion

Title, pictures, words

Question, answer, example

4. Which linking words are commonly used in explanation writing? (Tick all that apply)

Because

Once upon a time

Therefore

For example

Suddenly

✏️ Part 2: Identifying Text Structure

5. Read this explanation text about recycling, then answer the questions below:

"Recycling is important for protecting our environment. When we recycle materials like paper, plastic, and glass, we reduce waste in landfills. For example, recycling one tonne of paper saves 17 trees. Therefore, recycling helps keep our planet healthy for future generations."

6. What is the main topic introduced in this explanation?

7. Find and write down two linking words used in the text:

Linking word 1: ________________

Linking word 2: ________________

8. Which sentence gives an example to support the explanation?