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Lesson 1
LO: To write an explanationBy now you'll know that this week at home you will be planning an explanation about a 'cracking contraption' you have created.
Week beginning: 1.6.2020
An explanation tells us:*what something is*how something works*why things happen
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LO: To recognise features of an explanation
Look at some of the examples of explanations we have included on our web site. Where else might you find examples?
What features can you spot?
Summarise each paragraph -what does it tell you?
What might you add to this explanation to make it even more useful?
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Did you find them?
technical language
present tense
adverbs of time
language of cause and effect
range of verbs
logical sequenced steps
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LO: To write an explanation
What else did you notice in some of the other examples?
sub-headings
bullet/numbered points
formal languageglossary
technical vocabulary
diagrams/pictures with labels/captions
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Lesson 2
LO: To write an explanation
In this lesson, you are going to draw and annotate your very own 'cracking contraption'.
Remember in science we created some of our own, you could use the same idea if you remember it!
Week beginning: 1.6.2020
Watch some of the Wallace and Gromit clips to get your creations started.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d54yH2sNpw4 - Snoozatron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB1dXzHcuQg - Shopper 13
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LO: To plan an explanation
Lets create your own... You will need to think about...
* A useful job that it will carry out (e.g. bedroom tidier, football shooter)
* Give it a name (e.g.snoozatron)
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LO: To write an explanationOnce you have created and drawn your own contraption...
You will need to:
1. Annotate your diagram with some technical language (e.g. cog, lever, pulley, handle)
2. In a different colour, add some interesting and varied verbs (e.g. twist, rotate, fling, eject, haul)
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Lesson 3
LO: To plan an explanation
In this lesson, you will be using your diagram to begin to plan your explanation of your very own 'cracking contraption'.
Week beginning: 1.6.2020
It might be useful to recap on some of the examples we have added and/or watch some more of the Wallace and Gromit clips to inspire you!
The 'Teacher Pleaser' is always a good one!
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LO: To plan an explanation
Use the planning sheet we have provided or your own idea to plan your explanation of how it works. Remember at this stage, it is only a plan so use bullet points/key words.
You will also want to include/think about:- the purpose of your device (e.g. keep you bedroom clean)- what the device look like (e.g. small and easy to carry)- special features (e.g. long lasting)- warnings (e.g. careful programming)
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/classclipsvideo/howtowriteanexplanation/zh2kjhv