Writing

CURRICULUM FOCUS

We are learning to draft an explanation text.

VOCABULARY

Explanation text: a text that explains something. They might tell you how or why something happens, or give information on how to do something.

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

Ask your child to write an explanation text about something at home. For example: how does a microwave work?

Explanation text topic examples:

How does our water get hot?

How does a toaster work?

How does a bicycle work?

Life-cycle of a cat.

Life-cycle of a guinea pig.