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Explanation Writing Template

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Explanation Writing Template

Children writing and explaining

🎯 WALT: Write a simple explanation using clear sentences

✅ I can write a topic sentence.
✅ I can use linking words: first, then, because.
✅ I can write a conclusion.

💡 My Topic

Choose one question to explain. Circle your choice:

Why do we brush our teeth?

How do plants grow?

Why do we wear coats?

How do you make a sandwich?

My own idea: _______________________________

🔑 Word Bank

Linking words:   first  |  then  |  next  |  because  |  so  |  finally  |  also

Helpful words:   need  |  important  |  helps  |  grow  |  keep  |  clean  |  warm  |  healthy

✏️ My Explanation

1. 📌 Topic Sentence — Tell us what you will explain.

Sentence starter: I will explain...

2. 📋 Step 1 — What happens first?

Sentence starter: First...

3. 📋 Step 2 — What happens next?

Sentence starter: Then...

4. 💬 Reason — Why does this happen?

Sentence starter: This is because...

5. 🏁 Conclusion — Finish your explanation.

Sentence starter: In conclusion...

🎨 Draw Your Explanation (Optional)

Draw a picture to go with your explanation. Label your drawing if you can!

⭐ Check Your Work!

Tick the boxes when you have done each one:

I wrote a topic sentence that tells what I am explaining.

I used linking words (first, then, because).

I wrote reasons or steps to explain.

I wrote a conclusion to finish.

I read my writing back to check it makes sense.

🌟 Extension Challenge

Can you add one more reason or step to make your explanation even better? Write it here:

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