Reading

CURRICULUM FOCUS

We are learning to identify the structure of an explanation text. 

VOCABULARY

Time order: Use the word such as ‘first’, ‘next’, and finally’ to order explanation

Language features: Present tense, third person, use conjunctions

Cause and effect

Technical vocabulary: A special type of vocabulary used to explain concepts unique or specific to one particular area.

Diagram: A simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something. 

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

Sort the below causes and effects:

1. Mum locked the car door.
2. She was very tired.
3. The students were too noisy.
4. There was ice on the step.
5. The teacher turned the lights off.
6. Miss Neb ate too many jelly beans.
7. He slipped.
8. She got a belly ache.
9. We couldn’t get inside.
10. He ran a marathon.