Writing Explanations

All of the following should be followed when writing an explanation EXCEPT

• Write the explanation sentence in your own words.

• Write the explanation sentence so that it shows why the evidence matters or is important.

• Write the explanation sentence so that the statistic from the evidence is included again.

• Write the explanation sentence so that it connects back to the claim or reason.

The purpose of an explanation sentence is to describe why the evidence is important to the claim or reason.

• True

• False

Where should the explanation sentences be placed in your paragraph?

• At the start so that it introduces the main idea.

• after the sentence that cites the evidence from the text.

• At the end of the paragraph

• Before you introduce the evidence.

Which of the following is an example of how an explanation sentence should start in a paragraph?

• This demonstrates that...

• First,

• To conclude,

• The author states, ...

How many paragraphs in an explanatory essay?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Why is the explanation so important?

• it explains the connection between your reason and evidence. It's also the part that comes from your brain.

• all readers should know the explanation

• the explanation is really not that important

• it gets the reader's attention and makes the reader want to pay attention to your essay.

The best way to explain your point is...

• to give lots of details and examples

• to give your opinion

• to find lots of sources

• to write a very long essay

What is an explanation?

• It is where you write your answer.

• It is how you show how your text evidence supports your answer.

• It is new thoughts and ideas you have about the prompt.

• It is your personal thoughts or feelings about the text.

What is the purpose of the following prompt? You and your cooking class have been researching the history of Code Talkers. You have discussed the groups history, language, and contributions. Code Talkers helped win our country’s wars by using their bravery and language. Write a multiple paragraph explanatory essay to support this claim. Provide at least two examples from different sources that support this observation and explain how each example supports the claim. For each piece of information, identify the source title or number.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Explain

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.

• determine

• cite

• essay

• explain