Explanation Writing Help Mat

An A3 sheet detailing everything that should be included in an explanation text along with a text exemplifying these features.

Perfect for Second Level or KS2 writing lessons in an explanation genre.

This breaks down:

• A question title
• Aspects of a good introduction
• Features that should be included in the body of the text
• Things that a conclusion could cover
• What makes a useful diagram
• Details about extra additions (glossary and ‘Did you know?’)

The success criteria is accompanied by an example text on how bees make honey written at a high level, to include all of the features detailed and make it clear to pupils how these can be applied.