Starter quiz
- In which section of an explanation text about mummification would you find the following sentence? 'The body was tightly wrapped in linen.'
- Introduction
- Conclusion
- How the body was prepared
- How the body was wrapped ✓
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- Which of these are suitable fronted adverbials for an explanation text about mummification?
- Suddenly,
- In addition, ✓
- As quick as a flash,
- As a result, ✓
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- Which of the following are examples of ordering fronted adverbials?
- Additionally,
- Next, ✓
- However,
- Finally, ✓
- Slowly,
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- Match the terms to their definitions.
- clause⇔a group of words that contains a verb ✓
- verb⇔a doing, a being or a having word ✓
- fronted adverbial⇔a sentence starter followed by a comma ✓
- complex sentence⇔a sentence formed of at least one main clause and a subordinate clause ✓
- compound sentence⇔a sentence formed of two main clauses and a co-ordinating conjunction ✓
- 'Facts in the introduction of the explanation text are detailed and specific.'
- True
- False ✓
- Match the word class to its example.
- adjective⇔wooden ✓
- adverb⇔carefully ✓
- noun⇔bacteria ✓
- verb⇔wrapped ✓
Exit quiz
- When we write, we should always try to do which of these?
- Showcase each sentence type we know. ✓
- Showcase two sentence types only.
- Say the notes in note-form from the plan before we write.
- Plan and say each sentence before we write it. ✓
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- Which is the correct definition of a subheading?
- A subheading is a word, phrase or sentence used to describe a photograph.
- A subheading is a word, phrase or sentence used to introduce part of a text. ✓
- A subheading is a word, phrase or sentence used to label a diagram.
- A subheading is the final sentence in the conclusion.
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- Match the term to its example.
- subordinating conjunction⇔as ✓
- fronted adverbial of cause⇔As a result. ✓
- ordering fronted adverbial⇔Next, ✓
- viewpoint fronted adverbial⇔Interestingly, ✓
- formal 'and' fronted adverbial⇔In addition, ✓
- Identify the verb in the following sentence: 'The priest read special incantations.'
- The
- read ✓
- special
- incantations
- priest
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- Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?
- The priest read special incantations as the body was wrapped. ✓
- The priest read special incantations.
- The priest read special incantations and the body was wrapped.
- The priest read special incantations and spells.
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- Which of these sentences is most likely to be found in an explanation text about mummification?
- Mummification is REALLY weird!
- As a result, the body was protected from damage. ✓
- I think mummification is quite cool.
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- A subheading signals to the reader what the section is about.
- The steps in the mummification process are written in chronological order.
- Fronted adverbials of cause and formal fronted adverbials are used at the start of sentences for cohesion.
- Using the full range of sentence types (simple, compound and complex) improves text flow for the reader.
- Explanation texts include subject-specific vocabulary that is related to the subject of the text.
Common misconception
Pupils might include steps of the process that come in section 1 of the explanation text.
This section explains the final three steps of the mummification process, starting from when the body was covered in oil.
Keywords
Text flow - how a text is written to keep the reader engaged
Subheading - a word, phrase or sentence used to introduce part of a text
Compound sentence - a sentence formed of two main clauses and a co-ordinating conjunction
Complex sentence - a sentence formed of at least one main clause and a subordinate clause
Fronted adverbial - a sentence starter followed by a comma
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