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Writing the second section of an explanation text about mummification

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

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Writing the second section of an explanation text about mummification

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Key learning points

  1. A subheading signals to the reader what the section is about.
  2. The steps in the mummification process are written in chronological order.
  3. Fronted adverbials of cause and formal fronted adverbials are used at the start of sentences for cohesion.
  4. Using the full range of sentence types (simple, compound and complex) improves text flow for the reader.
  5. 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.

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.
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Adult supervision recommended

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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.'
Introduction
Conclusion
How the body was prepared
Correct answer: How the body was wrapped
Q2.
Which of these are suitable fronted adverbials for an explanation text about mummification?
Suddenly,
Correct answer: In addition,
As quick as a flash,
Correct answer: As a result,
Q3.
Which of the following are examples of ordering fronted adverbials?
Additionally,
Correct answer: Next,
However,
Correct answer: Finally,
Slowly,
Q4.
Match the terms to their definitions.
Correct Answer:clause,a group of words that contains a verb
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a group of words that contains a verb

Correct Answer:verb,a doing, a being or a having word
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a doing, a being or a having word

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

Correct Answer:complex sentence,a sentence formed of at least one main clause and a subordinate clause
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a sentence formed of at least one main clause and a subordinate clause

Correct Answer:compound sentence,a sentence formed of two main clauses and a co-ordinating conjunction
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a sentence formed of two main clauses and a co-ordinating conjunction

Q5.
'Facts in the introduction of the explanation text are detailed and specific.'
True
Correct answer: False
Q6.
Match the word class to its example.
Correct Answer:adjective,wooden
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wooden

Correct Answer:adverb,carefully
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carefully

Correct Answer:noun,bacteria
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bacteria

Correct Answer:verb,wrapped
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wrapped

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6 Questions

Q1.
When we write, we should always try to do which of these?
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.
Q2.
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.
Q3.
Match the term to its example.
Correct Answer:subordinating conjunction,as
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as

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

Correct Answer:ordering fronted adverbial ,Next,
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Next,

Correct Answer:viewpoint fronted adverbial,Interestingly,
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Interestingly,

Correct Answer:formal 'and' fronted adverbial,In addition,
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In addition,

Q4.
Identify the verb in the following sentence: 'The priest read special incantations.'
The
Correct answer: read
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incantations
priest
Q5.
Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?
Correct answer: The priest read special incantations as the body was wrapped.
The priest read special incantations.
The priest read special incantations and the body was wrapped.
The priest read special incantations and spells.
Q6.
Which of these sentences is most likely to be found in an explanation text about mummification?
Mummification is REALLY weird!
Correct answer: As a result, the body was protected from damage.
I think mummification is quite cool.