Writing the introduction of an explanation text about the digestive system
I can write the introduction of an explanation text to explain how the digestive system works.
Writing the introduction of an explanation text about the digestive system
I can write the introduction of an explanation text to explain how the digestive system works.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- An introduction's purpose is to give general facts about the topic and to tell the reader what they will learn.
- Digestion is the process of breaking down food into particles small enough to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
- The scientific definition of digestion, and the use of scientific vocabulary, are essential for introducing the subject.
- The relative pronoun "which" can be used to embed a relative clause within a main clause to add detail.
- A relative complex sentence is formed of a main clause and a relative subordinate clause.
Keywords
Digestion - the process of breaking down food into particles small enough to be absorbed into the bloodstream
Introduction - the opening paragraph of a non-fiction text that encourages the reader to read on
Relative pronoun - a word that starts a relative clause like 'who' or 'which'
Relative clause - a type of subordinate clause that starts with a relative pronoun
Relative complex sentence - a sentence formed of a main clause and a relative subordinate clause
Common misconception
Pupils try to include specific facts in the introduction.
Emphasise that an introduction's purpose is to introduce the topic and should only include general facts.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
breaks down food into small nutrients that the body can use
absorbs water and passes out any food the body doesn't need
breaks down food and absorbs nutrients
tube that takes food to the stomach
Exit quiz
6 Questions
word that starts a relative clause like 'who' or 'which'
type of subordinate clause, starts with a relative pronoun
sentence formed of main clause & relative subordinate clause