Build a script about earthquakes for a television show. Help a researcher to sort facts and pictures. Use a model structure, sample text and images to build an explanation. Include sections on causes, processes and effects. Connect ideas in the script by adding joining words such as 'however' and 'finally'. This learning object is one in a series of four objects.
Objective
Students identify the purpose, audience and context for an explanation text.
Students use a template text structure to construct an explanation text.
Students know and use cohesion including subheadings and text connectives to organise and link ideas in an explanation text.
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
Learning Area
English
Content/Topic
Reading Comprehension
Viewing Comprehension
Writing and Composition
Intended Users
Learners, Students
Competencies
Copyright Information
Copyright
Yes
Copyright Owner
Education Services Australia
Conditions of Use
Use, Copy
Technical Information
File Size
0 bytes
File Type
application/x-rar
Software/Plug-in Requirements
Adobe Flash Player - http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
