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 first section of an explanation text about mummification

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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

Order these ordering fronted adverbials as they would appear in an explanation text.

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 ...

Mummification was a complex, expensive process. 

Which of these sentences is relevant to an explanation text on mummification?

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?

Fill in the gap: A complex sentence is formed of a main clause and at least one ___________ clause.

Which of these adjectives are appropriate to describe a corpse in an explanation text on mummification? Choose two. 

a framework that writers create before they write a section or whole text

a group of words that does not contain a verb

What kind of text is an explanation text?

Match the type of fronted adverbial to its example.

Order the first three steps of the mummification process in chronological order.

Which of the following are examples of subordinating conjunctions?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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