Video summary
Chris Packham explains how writing an explanation requires an understanding of chronological order or sequencing, how to use technical language and how to write succinctly.
He outlines how to use short, simple sentences, logical sequenced steps and technical vocabulary that may need explaining in a glossary.
He also explains how to use causal linking words and time linking conjunctions.
This short film is from the 麻豆社 series, The Facts About Non-Fiction.
Teacher Notes
This short film could be used as an introduction to writing explanation texts.
You could pause the clip at various stages in order to ask pupils questions and check their understanding.
Some cards with key features of explanation writing could be shared around your class as they watch the video.
After watching they could write definitions and examples for these cards.
Pupils could also create a success criteria for their own writing after watching the features be explained in this resource.
This short film will be relevant for teaching English at KS1 and KS2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 1st and 2nd Level in Scotland.
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