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Writing the first section of an explanation text about mummification

I can use my plan to write the section about how the body was prepared in the process of mummification.

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Writing the first section of an explanation text about mummification

I can use my plan to write the section about how the body was prepared in the process of mummification.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The steps in the mummification process are written in chronological order.
  2. Ordering fronted adverbials indicate the order of the steps in a process.
  3. Using the full range of sentence types (simple, compound and complex) improves text flow for the reader.
  4. Explanation texts include subject-specific vocabulary that is related to the subject of the text.
  5. Sentences should be said aloud before writing to ensure they make sense and read back once written to check for errors.

Common misconception

Pupils might include steps of the process that come in section 2 of the explanation text.

This section explains the first three steps of the mummification process, up to where the body was covered in natron salt.

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

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.
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 plan?
an answer sheet
lined paper
Correct answer: a framework that writers create before they write a section or whole text
Q2.
Match the term to its definition.
Correct Answer:clause,a group of words that contains a verb

a group of words that contains a verb

Correct Answer:verb,a doing or being word

a doing or being word

Correct Answer:fronted adverbial,a sentence starter followed by a comma

a sentence starter followed by a comma

Correct Answer:phrase,a group of words that does not contain a verb

a group of words that does not contain a verb

Q3.
What kind of text is an explanation text?
fiction
narrative
Correct answer: non-fiction
poem
Q4.
Match the type of fronted adverbial to its example.
Correct Answer:viewpoint fronted adverbial,Interestingly,

Interestingly,

Correct Answer:formal fronted adverbial,In addition,

In addition,

Correct Answer:ordering fronted adverbial,Next,

Next,

Correct Answer:fronted adverbial of cause,As a result,

As a result,

Q5.
Order the first three steps of the mummification process in chronological order.
1 - cleaning the body
2 - removing the internal organs
3 - covering the body in natron salt
Q6.
Which of the following are examples of subordinating conjunctions?
and
Correct answer: when
but
Correct answer: as
Correct answer: because

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6 Questions

Q1.
Order these ordering fronted adverbials as they would appear in an explanation text.
1 - First,
2 - Next,
3 - Finally,
Q2.
When we write, we should always try to ...
Correct answer: showcase each sentence type we know.
showcase two sentence types only.
say the notes in note-form from the plan before we write.
Correct answer: plan and say each sentence before we write it.
Q3.
Which of these sentences is relevant to an explanation text on mummification?
Mummification was gross!
I think mummification is super weird.
Correct answer: Mummification was a complex, expensive process.
Q4.
Which is the correct definition of a subheading?
A subheading is a word, phrase or sentence used to describe a photograph.
Correct answer: 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.
Q5.
Fill in the gap: A complex sentence is formed of a main clause and at least one ___________ clause.
Correct Answer: subordinate, Subordinate
Q6.
Which of these adjectives are appropriate to describe a corpse in an explanation text on mummification? Choose two.
smelly
Correct answer: well-preserved
crazy
Correct answer: clean
yucky