Reading

CURRICULUM FOCUS

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

VOCABULARY

Structure: Text structures refer to the way authors organize information in text. 

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

Find an example of an explanation text using National Geographic Kids, or a source of your own choice.

Brainstorm the following things

• What structural features can you see in this explanation text?
• Why are these features important?
• What impact do they have on the reader?