Writing

CURRICULUM FOCUS

We are learning to write an engaging introduction for an explanation text. 

VOCABULARY

Explanation Text: A text that explains something such as how something works or why something happens. 

Engaging: Entertaining, fun and interesting. 

Rhetorical Question: A question asked to make a dramatic effect or make a point rather than get an answer. 

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

Think of a topic to write an explanation topic about such as: 

• How do volcanoes erupt?
• How do bees make honey? 
• How does the recycling process work?

Practise writing an engaging introduction to start your text. You might choose to start with an action, paint a word picture or use a rhetorical question.