Exploring Explanation Texts: Amazing Animals!

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• Age 8

Exploring Explanation Texts: Amazing Animals!

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to make an explanation text and know what makes an A standard text

Sample A Standard Explanation

Dolphins are amazing animals that live in the ocean. They have smooth, grey bodies and a fin on their back. Dolphins use clicks and whistles to talk to their friends. They jump high to get air and can swim very fast. Dolphins work together in groups to stay safe and find food. That is how dolphins survive in the sea.

Parts of an Explanation Text

An explanation text often has: - a title - an introduction - facts and details - time order words (first, then, next) - a conclusion

What Is an Explanation Text?

An explanation text explains how or why something happens. It gives facts, uses clear sentences, and is written to inform the reader.

Features of A Standard Writing

An A standard explanation text is clear, uses correct spelling and punctuation, has interesting facts, and is well organised.

Read an A Standard Text

Try Writing Your Own!

Now choose your favourite animal and use what you learned to write your own explanation text. Remember to include a title, facts, and a clear ending.

Animal Example: The Dolphin

Topic

Explanation

Well done we are all finished ✅