Writing

CURRICULUM FOCUS

We are learning to add graphic features to our explanation texts.


VOCABULARY

Graphic features:

  • Labelled diagrams
  • Flow charts
  • Colour
  • Font
  • Text size

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

Explain to your child that graphic features are used to explain the topic in a visual way. 

 

Choose a topic for them, for example how a bike works or why do dogs bark and have them brainstorm some graphic features.