Explanation writing is a skill that every young learner should become comfortable with. It’s a writing style taught later in their English learning journey that can be used in multiple subjects, from crafting science reports, to cooking recipes, to writing detailed instructions.
Teaching this non-fiction writing style is challenging, but we’re here to help - keep scrolling for a detailed explanatory text example, and free worksheets!
Writing explanation texts normally serve the purpose of answering a “how” or “why” question.
A good explanation is essentially an information text that solves the reader’s problem by providing them with actionable steps they can follow seamlessly.
Some features of an explanation text include:
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