how a text is written to keep the reader engaged

a word, phrase or sentence used to introduce part of a text

a sentence formed of two main clauses and a co-ordinating conjunction

a sentence formed of at least one main clause and a subordinate clause

Writing the second section of an explanation text about mummification

English

Identifying the features for an explanation text on mummification

Understanding the process of mummification

Generating vocabulary for an explanation text on the process of mummification

Writing the introduction of an explanation text about mummification

Planning an explanation text about mummification

Writing the first section of an explanation text about mummification

Writing the conclusion of an explanation text about mummification

In this unit, pupils focused on creating cohesion within a paragraph. In the Digestive System unit, pupils will learn how to create cohesion across paragraphs.

In the Bees unit, pupils learnt how to write an explanation text following a similar structure. In this unit, pupils will use the same features of an explanation text to write more extensively for purpose.

In this unit, pupils research the Ancient Egyptian process of mummification to write an informative and clearly-presented explanation text. Pupils focus on using a range of subject-specific vocabulary appropriately, set within Year 3 level sentence structures, including causal conjunctions.

Mummification: explanation text

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Say the notes in note-form from the plan before we write.

Plan and say each sentence before we write it.

When we write, we should always try to do which of these?

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.

Which is the correct definition of a subheading?

Identify the verb in the following sentence: 'The priest read special incantations.'

The priest read special incantations as the body was wrapped. 

The priest read special incantations and the body was wrapped.

The priest read special incantations and spells.

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

As a result, the body was protected from damage.

Which of these sentences is most likely to be found in an explanation text about mummification?

In which section of an explanation text about mummification would you find the following sentence? 'The body was tightly wrapped in linen.' 

Which of these are suitable fronted adverbials for an explanation text about mummification?

Which of the following are examples of ordering fronted adverbials?

'Facts in the introduction of the explanation text are detailed and specific.' 

Writing the second section of an explanation text about mummification

Lesson outcome

Content guidance