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Writing the conclusion of an explanation text about mummification

I can write the conclusion of an explanation text about mummification.

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Writing the conclusion of an explanation text about mummification

I can write the conclusion of an explanation text about mummification.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The purpose of a conclusion is to summarise the information of the text for the reader.
  2. A summary sentence summarises the key information from the text.
  3. A conclusion can begin with a formal fronted adverbial.
  4. No new information about the subject is given to the reader in the conclusion.
  5. A conclusion finishes with the writer suggesting to the reader how to find out more.

Common misconception

Pupils may want to introduce new ideas or information in the conclusion.

A conclusion does not introduce new information. Its purpose is to summarise the key points made previously through the text.

Keywords

  • Conclusion - the closing paragraph of a non-fiction text

  • Summarise - to sum up or conclude the main body of a text

  • Formal fronted adverbial - a sentence starter followed by a comma that is formal in tone and often found in non-fiction texts

Pupils should re-read the previous sections in pairs and pull out the key ideas they have made. They could then make notes on mini-whiteboards using bullet points.
Teacher tip

Content guidance

  • Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is a non-fiction text?
Correct answer: a text that provides information about real-life topics
a text about someone's life
a story that is made up
a text that actors use to act from
Q2.
Match the text types to their definitions.
Correct Answer:biography,a story of someone's life

a story of someone's life

Correct Answer:non-fiction text,a text that provides information about real-life topics

a text that provides information about real-life topics

Correct Answer:fictional story,a made-up story about characters who aren't real

a made-up story about characters who aren't real

Q3.
Order the sections of an explanation text in chronological order.
1 - Introduction
2 - First themed section
3 - Second themed section
4 - Conclusion
Q4.
What is a fronted adverbial?
Correct answer: It is a sentence starter.
It makes sense by itself.
Correct answer: It is followed by a comma.
It describes a noun.
Q5.
Which of these is not an example of formal language?
However,
Additionally,
As a result,
Correct answer: What a crazy idea!
Q6.
Match the word class to its example.
Correct Answer:noun,library

library

Correct Answer:verb,stored

stored

Correct Answer:adverb,perfectly

perfectly

Correct Answer:adjective,intricate

intricate

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the purpose of the conclusion of an explanation text?
to hook the reader in
Correct answer: to summarise key information from the text
to tell the reader where to find out more information about the subject
to tell the reader what the report will be about
Q2.
Which fronted adverbial would complete the following sentence in a conclusion? '__________, mummification was a complex process.'
Additionally,
Correct answer: To summarise,
However,
Every day,
Q3.
Which of these sentences would be found in the conclusion?
Next, the body was covered in oil.
Finally, the cadaver was placed in the sarcophagus.
Correct answer: To conclude, mummification was a complex, fascinating process.
Read on to find out more about this incredible process.
Q4.
Which of these formal fronted adverbials could be used in a conclusion?
Correct answer: To conclude,
However,
Correct answer: In summary,
In addition,
Q5.
Which of these are true of a conclusion?
Correct answer: No new information about the subject is given in a conclusion.
It includes a diagram.
It repeats a specific fact from one of the sections in the text.
Correct answer: It contains a summary sentence.
Q6.
When writing, we should try to do which of the following?
Correct answer: Plan and say each sentence before writing it down.
Only showcase one type of sentence.
Correct answer: Showcase the different sentence types we know.
Correct answer: Use spelling strategies to help spell out words.