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Welcome to the Explanation Writing Learning Space.
Welcome to the Explanation Writing Learning Space.
What is Explanation Writing?
Explanation texts are non-fiction texts that explains how something works or why something happens. For example: why hurricanes occur or how a car engine works.
It is different to procedural texts, as they are usually a set of steps to make something.
Activity 1: Introduction
Learning Intention: I can identify the purpose and elements of an explanation text.
As a class, look at the Power Point and information below to identify the purpose and structure of an explanation text.
Review the Explanation Writing Pack below for writing ideas.
T2-E-199-Tips-for-Writing-Explanation-Powerpoint_ver_2 (1).pptxtheexplanationwritingpack.pdfAs a class, look at the PowerPoint and see if you can identify the key information in an explanation text.
T2-E-1240-Retrieve-and-Record-Information-from-Non-Fiction-Morning-Task-Explanation.pptExplanation Planning Templates - PDF
Explanation Planning Templates - PDF
Explanation Template.pdfExplanation Planning Templates - Word
Explanation Planning Templates - Word
Final Explanation Writing Template.docxActivity 1A: Seed Development/Writing Ideas Brainstorming
As a class or individually, create 2 lists of things that you could write an explanation report on.
List 1 would contain a list of ideas for HOW something works.
List 2 would contain a list of ideas for WHY something happens.
For example:
List 1: How does a telephone work?
List 2: Why does lightning occur?
Activity 2: Explanation Text Review
Learning intention: I can identify the purpose and features of a range of explanation texts.
As a class, read through and discuss the Explanation text on Frogs. Answer the questions below:
What makes this an explanation report?
What non-fiction language is being used?
What did you learn from this?
au-l-606-the-lifecycle-of-a-frog-explanation-writing-sample.pdfNow, in pairs or independently, answer the same questions about 2 or3 other Explanation texts. Use The Life Cycle of a Moth and How Do Seeds Grow to complete the task.
What makes this an Explanation report?What non-fiction language is being used?What did you learn from this?
What makes this an Explanation report?What non-fiction language is being used?What did you learn from this?
#PowerPoint.pptau-t2-e-2178-the-life-cycle-of-a-moth-explanation-writing-sample_ver_1.pdfau-t2-e-2173-how-volcanoes-erupt-explanation-writing-sample.pdfActivity 3: DiagramsLearning intention: I can use a diagram to explain how the Water Cycle works.
Revise everything that you have learnt about an explanation text and add to your anchor chart.
Today you will be finding out how the water cycle works, labelling a diagram and writing a short explanation to go with the diagram.
Look at the sheet to the right as a class and then complete independently.
Revise everything that you have learnt about an explanation text and add to your anchor chart.
Today you will be finding out how the water cycle works, labelling a diagram and writing a short explanation to go with the diagram.
Look at the sheet to the right as a class and then complete independently.
roi-eng-57-explanation-writing-week-one-homework---activity-sheet_ver_1.pdfActivity 4: PlanningLearning intention: I can use the Explanation Template to create a plan for my explanation text.
After selecting your topic, use the template to complete research by recording facts and details in point form and in your own words.
After selecting your topic, use the template to complete research by recording facts and details in point form and in your own words.
Final Explanation Writing Template.docxActivity 5: DraftLearning intention: I can use my plan to draft an explanation text.
Use your Writer's Notebook to write a first draft of your Explanation text.
Use your Writer's Notebook to write a first draft of your Explanation text.
Remember when writing to consider the following:
Use present tense verbs.
Use time and sequence words to start a sentence.
Activity 6: Revise, Edit & Up-Level WritingLearning intention: I can edit my draft using the VCOP student friendly criteria.
Review, Edit and Up level your Explanation draft using the Student Friendly Criterion Scale.
Tick each section to show you have up levelled your writing.
Review, Edit and Up level your Explanation draft using the Student Friendly Criterion Scale.
Tick each section to show you have up levelled your writing.
Writing Criterion Scale.pdfActivity 7: Publishing Explanation Text
Learning Intention: I can access Google Classroom to use Google Docs to type up a final copy of my Explanation Text.
To publish your writing complete all the steps below.
Add a Title in large format writing.
Type work. Remember to use paragraphs!
Add a picture to add detail to your Explanation Text.
Remember to add your name to the Google Doc.
Ask your teacher to print a copy of your writing.
Google Classroom Link
To access your Google Class click on the link below. You will also need your username and password.
More Explanation Examples:
More Explanation Examples:
au-t2-e-2177-how-does-a-chicken-hatch-explanation-writing-sample_ver_2.pdfau-t2-e-2178-the-life-cycle-of-a-moth-explanation-writing-sample_ver_1.pdfau-t2-e-2172-the-water-cycle-explanation-writing-sample_ver_2(1).pdfau-t2-e-2174-cyclones-explanation-writing-sample_ver_1.pdfau-t2-e-2175-the-development-of-a-frog-explanation-writing-sample.pdfPage updated
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