Writing the first section of an explanation text about mummification
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use my plan to write the section about how the body was prepared in the process of mummification.
Key learning points
- The steps in the mummification process are written in chronological order.
- Ordering fronted adverbials indicate the order of the steps in a process.
- 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.
- Sentences should be said aloud before writing to ensure they make sense and read back once written to check for errors.
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
Common misconception
Pupils might include steps of the process that come in section 2 of the explanation text.
This section explains the first three steps of the mummification process, up to where the body was covered in natron salt.
Teacher tip
Ensure the pupils are confident with the details of each step before starting the writing process. You can review the learning from Lesson 2, which clearly sequences the whole mummification process.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a plan?
Q2.Match the term to its definition.
a group of words that contains a verb
a doing or being word
a sentence starter followed by a comma
a group of words that does not contain a verb
Q3.What kind of text is an explanation text?
Q4.Match the type of fronted adverbial to its example.
Interestingly,
In addition,
Next,
As a result,
Q5.Order the first three steps of the mummification process in chronological order.
Q6.Which of the following are examples of subordinating conjunctions?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Order these ordering fronted adverbials as they would appear in an explanation text.
Q2.When we write, we should always try to ...
Q3.Which of these sentences is relevant to an explanation text on mummification?
Q4.Which is the correct definition of a subheading?
Q5.Fill in the gap: A complex sentence is formed of a main clause and at least one ___________ clause.
Q6.Which of these adjectives are appropriate to describe a corpse in an explanation text on mummification? Choose two.
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