English
Writing Composition
Procedural
11–14 yrs
Developed Informational and Explanatory Writing
说明文与解释性写作进阶
Description
Write informative and explanatory texts that examine a topic and convey ideas clearly — organising information logically with headings and formatting, developing the topic with relevant facts, definitions, details, and quotations, and using precise vocabulary
Mastery Evidence
- Organise an explanatory essay with a clear introduction, logical body paragraphs, and a conclusion
- Develop a topic using well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, and quotations from sources
- Use domain-specific vocabulary and formatting (headings, graphics) to aid the reader's comprehension
Assessment Prompt
Can your child write a clear explanation of how something works — like how a volcano erupts or how bread is made — so that someone who's never learned about it would understand?
Prerequisites 4
Layout and Formatting in Informational Writing
说明性写作延伸了小学阶段对版面元素（标题、分栏、项目符号）的运用
Writing for an audience
撰写结构良好、能清晰阐述主题的说明／解释性文章，需要具备写出连贯且符合任务目的文章的基础能力
Cohesion and Transitions Across Writing
撰写逻辑清晰、各段落之间思路发展明确的说明／解释性文章，需要具备在全文层面运用衔接手段和过渡语实现连贯的能力
Choosing Form and Tone for Your Audience
解释性写作需要具备小学阶段对读者意识和写作目的的理解
