Writing the introduction of an explanation text about mummification
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write the introduction of an explanation text about mummification.
Key learning points
- An explanation text needs a title to signify what the text is about.
- The purpose of the introduction is to give general information to the reader.
- The introduction outlines what the reader will learn from the explanation text.
- The facts in the introduction are general about mummification; they become more specific in later paragraphs.
- An introduction ends with a command to the reader to continue reading.
Keywords
Introduction - the opening paragraph of a non-fiction text that encourages the reader to read on
Title - the name of the text
General facts - the most basic or necessary facts
Outline - tells the reader what the rest of the report is about
Command - a type of simple sentence that tells someone to do something
Common misconception
Pupils try to include specific facts in the introduction.
An introduction's purpose is to introduce the topic and should only include general facts.
Teacher tip
Pupils may benefit from some prior knowledge of mummification and Ancient Egypt. Provide them with a variety of texts from which they can gather facts. Consider providing cross curricular links to supplement pupils' understanding.
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.Match the words to their definitions.
a doing, being or having word
a word that describes a noun
a person, place or thing
A word that describes a verba
Q2.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Q3.Which of the following features would you find in an explanation text?
Q4.What type of verb do you use at the start of a command to tell someone what to do?
Q5.Put the sections of an explanation text in the correct order.
Q6.What is a main clause?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What are the purposes of the introduction?
Q2.Saying our sentences out helps us before we write them down.
Q3.Which of the following is a complex sentence?
Q4.Match each feature to its purpose.
a piece of most basic or necessary information
informs the reader what the rest of the text is about
encourages the reader to continue reading
Q5.Match the facts to their fact types.
Mummification preserved deceased bodies for the afterlife.
Then, the body was covered in natron salt.
The body was left for 40 days.
Q6.Which of these sentences would appear in the introduction?
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