Explanation Planner

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With this WorkSpace, students make notes to prepare and plan a piece of explanatory text.

They can add a question as a title, e.g. How does the water cycle work? They then list key points for an introductory statement to say what they are going to explain, for paragraphs to sequence how or why, and for a concluding statement. To record ideas using Voice Notes, double-click on the microphone buttons. See "Explanation Frame" on LearningGrids for a Wordbar to support writing an explanatory text. For more resources to support planning for writing, search for writing frames.

Author: Crick Software
This free resource works with:

DocsPlus (Windows and Mac)