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Writing the conclusion of an explanation text about the digestive system

The digestive system: explanation writing

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils research the human digestive system to write an informative and clearly-presented explanation text. Pupils focus on using an array of subject-specific vocabulary appropriately, set within Year 4 level sentence structures, applying causal conjunctions to explain certain features.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to write the conclusion of an explanation text on how the digestive system works.

Key Notes

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

Vocabulary To Learn

  • 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.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

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

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

The conclusion of an explanation text summarises the information that has been provided. The conclusion of an explanation text reviews the most important information using subject-specific vocabulary.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'summarise'

To summarise means to pull out the key information.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Children may think that the conclusion should review every detail of the digestive process. Correction: It is important not to repeat the explanation, but to highlight the key parts by reviewing the most important subject-specific vocabulary.

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