📝 Part 1: Understanding Explanations
1. What is the purpose of an everyday explanation?
To tell a story about something that happened
To describe what something looks like
To tell someone how to do something step by step
To persuade someone to agree with you
2. Which linking words help show the order of steps? (Tick all that apply)
First
However
Next
Because
Finally
Then
3. Put these steps for "How to Make a Cup of Tea" in the correct order by writing 1, 2, 3, 4 in the boxes:
___ Pour hot water into the cup with the tea bag
___ Remove the tea bag and add milk if desired
___ Put a tea bag in a clean cup
___ Boil water in a kettle
4. Which sentence would make the best introduction for an explanation about "How to Pack Your School Bag"?
I really like my school bag because it's blue.
This explanation will show you how to pack your school bag properly.
School bags are very important for students.
Yesterday I forgot to pack my lunch.
✏️ Part 2: Planning Your Explanation
5. Choose an everyday task you know how to do well and write it here:
How to _________________________________________________
6. Write an introduction sentence for your explanation using this starter:
This explanation will show you how to ________________________________
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7. List the main steps for your explanation (aim for 4-6 steps):
Step 1: ________________________________________________
Step 2: ________________________________________________
Step 3: ________________________________________________
Step 4: ________________________________________________
Step 5: ________________________________________________
Step 6: ________________________________________________
🎯 Part 3: Writing Practice
8. Now write your explanation using your plan above. Remember to:
• Start with your introduction
• Use linking words (First, Next, Then, After that, Finally)
• Explain each step clearly
• End with a concluding sentence
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9. Self-check: Tick the boxes for what you included in your explanation:
Clear introduction
Steps in logical order
Linking words to show sequence
Clear, detailed steps
Concluding sentence
