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Explanation Writing Planner

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Explanation Writing Planner

Year 5 & 6 — Plan your explanation text before you write!

Student writing and planning

📌 Part 1: Topic & Key Ideas

1. What is your explanation topic? Write it as a question or statement.

Example: "How does rain form?" or "Why do volcanoes erupt?"

2. Who is your audience? Tick one.

Younger students

My classmates

Parents or whānau

A general audience

3. List 3–4 key points or ideas you want to explain. Use dot points.

• _____________________________________________________________

• _____________________________________________________________

• _____________________________________________________________

• _____________________________________________________________

4. Write a general statement (opening sentence) to introduce your topic.

🔢 Part 2: Sequence & Vocabulary

5. Plan the order of your explanation. Write one idea in each box below.

Introduction: ________________________________________________

Point 1: ____________________________________________________

Point 2: ____________________________________________________

Point 3: ____________________________________________________

Conclusion: _________________________________________________

6. Choose linking and sequencing words you will use. Tick all that apply.

First

Next

Then

After this

As a result

This causes

Finally

This means that

Because of this

In conclusion

7. Write 3–5 topic-specific vocabulary words you will use in your explanation.

1. ___________________ 2. ___________________ 3. ___________________

4. ___________________ 5. ___________________

8. Draw a simple diagram or visual aid to support your explanation. Add labels.

Tip: A labelled diagram helps your reader understand the process more clearly.

✅ Part 3: Writer's Checklist

Before you start writing, check that your plan is ready. Tick each box when you are confident.

I have a clear topic that can be explained step by step.

My key points are in a logical order.

I have chosen linking and sequencing words to connect my ideas.

I have topic-specific vocabulary ready to use.

I have a diagram or visual to support my writing.

I know how I will conclude my explanation.

9. Is there anything you are unsure about or need help with before you write?

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