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Writing the conclusion of an explanation text about the digestive system

I can write the conclusion of an explanation text on how the digestive system works.

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Writing the conclusion of an explanation text about the digestive system

I can write the conclusion of an explanation text on how the digestive system works.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The conclusion of an explanation text summarises the information that has been provided.
  2. The conclusion of an explanation text reviews the most important information using subject-specific vocabulary.
  3. The conclusion of an explanation text is an opportunity to encourage the reader to discover more about the subject.
  4. Using a range of simple, compound and complex sentences supports text flow.
  5. The use of compound and complex sentences are very effective for summarising.

Common misconception

Children may think that the conclusion should review every detail of the digestive process.

It is important not to repeat the explanation, but to highlight the key parts by reviewing the most important subject-specific vocabulary.

Keywords

  • Summarise - To summarise means to pull out the key information.

  • Conclusion - A conclusion is the closing paragraph of a non-fiction text.

  • Compound sentence - A compound sentence is a sentence formed of two main clauses and a joining word.

  • Complex sentence - A complex sentence is a sentence formed of at least one main clause and a subordinate clause.

Regularly refer back to the success criteria and ensure that pupils self-assess after they have written each sentence.
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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the purpose of an explanation text?
to entertain and make the reader laugh
to describe a personal experience
Correct answer: to provide information about how or why something works
to share opinions and express feelings
Q2.
Place the following in order to show the structure of the explanation text on the digestive process.
1 - Heading: The Human Digestive System
2 - Introduction
3 - Section 1: What happens when food enters the body?
4 - Section 2: What happens to food when it leaves the stomach?
5 - Conclusion
Q3.
Which of the following are subject-specific vocabulary for an explanation text about the digestive system?
Correct answer: oesophagus
exercise
brain
Correct answer: intestines
Correct answer: stomach
Q4.
What kind of fronted adverbials are useful for explaining the order of the steps in the digestive process?
viewpoint fronted adverbials
fronted adverbials of cause
Correct answer: ordering fronted adverbials
fronted adverbials of place
Q5.
Which of the following fronted adverbials would be useful in a concluding paragraph?
First,
Correct answer: Throughout the digestive process,
At the back of the throat,
Correct answer: If you would like to discover more,
Q6.
Match the following sentence types to their definitions.
Correct Answer:simple sentence,a sentence about one idea that makes complete sense

a sentence about one idea that makes complete sense

Correct Answer:compound sentence,a sentence formed of two main clauses and a joining word

a sentence formed of two main clauses and a joining word

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

a sentence formed of a main clause and a subordinate clause

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the purpose of a conclusion in an explanation text?
to give the reader specific details about a part of the process
Correct answer: to give the reader a summary of the information provided
to review everything that was explained in the main section
Q2.
Which of the following are helpful when writing your conclusion?
Correct answer: the outline of the explanation text
descriptive adjectives
Correct answer: subject-specific vocabulary
every detail of the digestive process
Q3.
Match the following sentence types to the examples given.
Correct Answer:simple sentence,The digestive process is complex.

The digestive process is complex.

Correct Answer:compound sentence,The digestive process is complex and it involves many steps.

The digestive process is complex and it involves many steps.

Correct Answer:complex sentence,The digestive process, which has many steps, is complex.

The digestive process, which has many steps, is complex.

Q4.
Match the vocabulary to the correct definitions.
Correct Answer:conclusion,the closing paragraph of a non-fiction text

the closing paragraph of a non-fiction text

Correct Answer:summarise,to sum up or conclude the main body of the text

to sum up or conclude the main body of the text

Correct Answer:compound sentence,a sentence formed of two main clauses and a joining word

a sentence formed of two main clauses and a joining word

Correct Answer:complex sentence,a sentence formed of a main clause/s and a subordinate claus

a sentence formed of a main clause/s and a subordinate claus

Q5.
Complete the following sentence to turn it into a complex sentence: 'This explanation text has provided information about the complex process of human digestion __________.'"
and it has explained why this process is vital for humans.
Correct answer: by explaining what happens when food enters the body and leaves the stomach.
but there is so much more you could discover.
Q6.
Which of the following sentences reviews subject-specific vocabulary?
This explanation text has provided information about the digestive process.
Correct answer: The oesophagus, stomach and intestines are vital for the delivery of nutrients.
If you would like to find out more, use your local library or the internet.
When you have researched more, you could present your findings to your class.