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CURRICULUM EXPECTATIONS
​www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/language18currb.pdf

WHAT IS EXPLANATORY WRITING?
EXPLAINS HOW OR WHY SOMETHING HAPPENS
PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE
1) INTRODUCE WHAT YOU INTEND TO EXPLAIN IN THE TOPIC SENTENCE: It may include a brief description of what the reader will learn or a question to hook them into reading more
2) EXPLAIN THE VARIOUS STEPS AND OFFER UP SOME TIPS IN THE BODY OF THE PARAGRAPH: Use transition words in the body!
3) SUMMARIZE WHAT HAS BEEN EXPLAINED:  Try including some interesting facts that the reader might not be aware of!

SUCCESS CRITERIA
☐Do you have a topic sentence, that clearly mentions what the reader will have explained to them?
☐Do you have a body with all the important details needed to understand how to accomplish what is being explained? 
☐Do you have transition words in between the various steps?
☐Do you have a closing sentence that summarizes what was explained and offers up a place where your reader can search out more information? 
☐Did you research your topic and gather all sorts of keywords and facts to support your explanation?
☐Did you edit your work using Our Proofreading Plan?


WRITING PROMPTS
The Last Ice Merchant: vimeo.com/66507747
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How to Make Super Bouncy Balls: www.lifescarousel.com/make-super-bouncy-balls/#how_to_make_super_bouncy_balls
​www.gocalaveras.com/business/festivals-events/calaveras-county-fair-jumping-frog-jubilee/
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STRONG WORK SAMPLE
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TIPS AND TOOLS
​www.drooker.ca/writers-toolkit.html​
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GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
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  • Seasonal Changes
  • Needs and Characteristics
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  • Growth and Change in Animals
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  • Air and Water in the Environment
  • Movement
  • Soils in the Environment
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