Year 1

Explanation: How beans grow

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Lessons (10)

To listen and respond to an explanation
In this lesson, we will listen to an explanation on 'How Beans Grow'.
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1 Video
To tell an explanation map from memory
In this lesson, we will map, step and speak the explanation on 'How Beans Grow'.
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1 Video
To explain steps in a process
In this lesson, we will explore the steps in the explanation through action and pictures.
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1 Video
To use full stops
In this lesson, we will look at using full stops correctly.
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1 Video
To retrieve information
In this lesson, we will read sections of the explanation text and answer questions based on what we have read.
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1 Video
To box up for purpose
In this lesson, we will box up the cause and effect from the middle of the explanation.
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1 Video
To identify features of an explanation
In this lesson, we will identify the features of an explanation with a focus on cause and effect.
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1 Worksheet
1 Video
To write an explanation (Part 1)
In this lesson, we will start to write an explanation on how Jack got rich based on the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. We will write cause and effect sentences using 'because' and 'so'.
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1 Video
To write an explanation (Part 2)
In this lesson, we will continue to write our explanation on how Jack got rich based on the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. We will use cause and effect sentences to explain what Jack found out, what he stole and what happened at the end.
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1 Video
To perform an explanation in role
In this lesson, we will perform our new explanation in the role of a news reporter.
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1 Video

Explanation: How beans grow

Lessons (10)

To listen and respond to an explanation

To tell an explanation map from memory

To explain steps in a process

To use full stops

To retrieve information

To box up for purpose

To identify features of an explanation

To write an explanation (Part 1)

To write an explanation (Part 2)

To perform an explanation in role