Writing the second 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 wrapped in the process of mummification.
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.
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 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.
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.In which section of an explanation text about mummification would you find the following sentence? 'The body was tightly wrapped in linen.'
Q2.Which of these are suitable fronted adverbials for an explanation text about mummification?
Q3.Which of the following are examples of ordering fronted adverbials?
Q4.Match the terms to their definitions.
Q5.'Facts in the introduction of the explanation text are detailed and specific.'
Q6.Match the word class to its example.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When we write, we should always try to do which of these?
Q2.Which is the correct definition of a subheading?
Q3.Match the term to its example.
Q4.Identify the verb in the following sentence: 'The priest read special incantations.'
Q5.Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?
Q6.Which of these sentences is most likely to be found in an explanation text about mummification?
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