Build a script about volcanic eruptions 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 'over time'. This learning object is one in a series of four objects.
Objective
1. Students identify the purpose, audience and context for an explanation text.
2. Students use a template text structure to construct an explanation text.
3. Students apply verbal grammar including noun groups containing adjectives to elaborate subjects in an explanation text.
