T2+Explanation+writing

Thursday 12th may 2011

**__Explanation Writing - What is it????????__** __**WALT - describe the features of explanation writing.**__

To explain how things work or how something happens e.g. why do things float? how are mountains formed?

When writing explanations we use factual language to give detail and we use technical language related to the topic. We write in present tense. We also use cause and effect words. Some examples of these words are:

Cause & Effect Words

Therefore

because

then

as result of

leads to

caused by

a consequence of

and effect of

an outcome of this happens

produced by

comes from

gave rise to

An example of a piece of explanation writing is below.

16/5/11 
 * 26/5/11**


 * What is flags**


 * Flags is a game that requires a lot of of thinking and a lot of team work if you are going to steel there balls then you have to be thinking and have a lot of adrenalin you have to stretch before the match or else you might strain something and it wont be very nice when you are asked to sit of te field will it.**


 * If you think it sounds cool well theres more... The game has to be played with 10 or more people on each side or else it is no fun. The field is set up with 10 cones and 8 balls 4 of the cones on the very outside and 2 in the middle and also 4 around the balls that are in the center of each side.**


 * The players positions are defense (The people that have to stop the other team from getting in the box and over that centre line) attack (The people that have to try and get the other teams balls) right wing left wing(these people have to back up the attackers if they have a ball) and midfield(The midfielders have to go up and attack and also stay back and help if the defense is struggling).your defense is good you win if your defense sucks your team will loose keep that in mind!**


 * The rules of the game are no using your hands and feet on the other team. If you get tug by the other team then you have to sit down and wait for another person in your team to come and tap you on the hand and you have to walk back to the middle line again and then you are free to go. if you cross the middle line then the other team can tag you at there will.The other team has to where bibs if you have the same clothes on or else you might get mixed up.If you don’t have a mum or a teacher watching then you might cheat. remember this its not weather you win or loose its how you play the game!**


 * Try and your mum and dad to come and play it is a laugh if they fall over trust me. I hope that you get of your butt get down to the park with some friends and play some flags in the weekend or your spear time p.s. have a blast!!**