Literacy 1 2 21 5 2 21 Explanation

Literacy 1. 2. 21 – 5. 2. 21 Explanation Texts

Monday 1 st February Literacy Learning Intention L. I understand the purpose of an explanation text and identify features

What is an explanation text? An explanation text is a piece of writing that explains happens or how something works. Examples How does a butterfly grow? Why does it snow? why something

Title – tells the reader what the explanation is about. Introduction (first paragraph) – explains what the topic of the explanation is. Technical words – only to do with a special subject Information is organised in time order and paragraphs conjunctions to explain – so, because, as a result

Use the last slide and explanation text to write a checklist of the things that you must include when writing an explanation text. This can just be in note form to help you with your writing this week. Key Features of Explanation Texts

Explanation Text Checklist • title • s ubheadings • introduction • paragraphs • ordered information • conjunctions to help explain e. g. • technical words e. g. skull • time words e. g. First, Later so

Tuesday 2 nd Purpose – to explain how to be hygienic February Learning Intention L. I write simple explanation Audience – young children sentences Success Criteria • sentences make sense. • accurate punctuation. • technical words e. g. skeleton • conjunctions to explain e. g. so, because • time adverbials e. g. Every day, …. Before, …. . After, …

How can we be hygienic? Watch the short video clip for information about personal hygiene. https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=q. We. X 2 Av 6 Rr. Y

so because How Can We Be Hygienic? dirt, germs sweat clean ill healthy unhealthy smell, body comfortable Every day, …… Each day, …. . Twice a day, …. After……. Before……. . Always…… A few times a week, ….

How Can We Be Hygienic? What is personal hygiene? This is the introduction. It explains what personal hygiene is. Personal hygiene means caring for your body and keeping it clean. Every day, your body comes into contact with dirt and germs and this can make you ill. There are many different ways to get rid of dirt and harmful germs so that we keep hygienic and clean. How can we be hygienic? This is the explanation you are going to write today. Use the notes on the last slide to help you.

How to be Hygienic What is personal hygiene? Personal hygiene means caring for your body and keeping it clean. Every day, your body comes into contact with dirt and germs and this can make you ill. There are many different ways to get rid of dirt and harmful germs so that we keep hygienic and clean. How can we be hygienic? In the morning and at bedtime, brush your teeth so that they are clean and less likely to become decayed. This will also help to keep you breath fresh. Before a meal, wash your hands with soap and warm water so that harmful germs are washed away and do not make you ill. Every day , wash your body because you need to get rid of dirt , germs and sweat you smell pleasant and feel comfortable. so that

Wednesday 3 rd February Purpose – Explain why we have a skeleton. Audience – Children of your own age. Learning Intention L. I write a clear explanation Success Criteria • sentences make sense. • accurate punctuation. • technical words e. g. skeleton • conjunctions to explain e. g. so, because • different sentence openers e. g. Interestingly, ……Amazingly, … Did you know that ……?

Why do we have a skeleton? What is a skeleton? Which bones help to protect important parts of our body? Think about these questions as you watch the links below. https : //www. bbc. co. uk/bitesize/clips/zmptsbk https: // www. bbc. co. uk/bitesize/topics/z 9339 j 6/articles/zqfdpbk

Why do we have a Skeleton? What is a skeleton? A skeleton is a framework of bones that support the body. Without a skeleton, animals including humans would be unable to move and stand upright. This is the introduction. It explains what a skeleton is. Which bones protect important parts of our body? This is the explanation you are going to write today. Use the notes on the last slide to help you.

Why do we have a skeleton? What is a skeleton? A skeleton is a framework of bones that support the body. Without a skeleton, animals including humans would be unable to move to stand upright. Which bones protect important parts of our body? Bones are hard, strong and tough so that they do not break easily. Bones also protect important parts of our body called organs. The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood around our body and the lungs help us to breathe. Did you know that the ribcage protects the heart and lungs because we can not survive without these organs? Amazingly , the brain controls everything that our body does so the skull protects this important organ.

Thursday 4 th February Literacy Learning Intention L. I write an explanation text Purpose – Explain how to be a good learner. Audience – Everyone!

Purpose – write an explanation about how to be a good learner. Audience – everyone! Learning Intention I can write an explanation text. Success Criteria • organised (title, subheadings, paragraphs) • sentences make sense. • accurate punctuation. • conjunctions to explain e. g. so, because • adverbials e. g. Always, …. . Often, …. . Regularly, . .

How to be a Good Learner Can you remember the stories, “Zog” by Julia Donaldson and, “Rosie Revere Engineer” by Andrea Beaty? We have previously discussed how these characters became good learners. Can you remember any of the ways that they achieved this? If you wish to watch one or both of the stories to find ideas. https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=75 a. Xr. Jg. MVow – Zog https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=31 e. Bdgn. Ps. Co – Rosie Revere Engineer

Friday 5 th February Literacy Learning Intention I can organise words in alphabetical order. https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ycn. Pbp_Cr. Vg

Organise these words alphabetically. bone s keleton ribcage organ muscle

Let’s check the alphabetical order. bone muscle organ ribcage s keleton

Order these words alphabetically. bone s ke leton brain s kull muscle move

Check the alphabetical order. bone brain move muscle s ke leton s kull

Activity Practise organising words alphabetically using the activity link below. https: //www. roythezebra. com/reading-games/alphabetical-order-1. html Create your own word list and order the words alphabetically. Challenge yourself and include some words with the same first letter.