T2+Explanation+Writing

//Metaphors// are a way to compare to by saying that one thing is another thing. For example, we say somebody is a //fool//. In the past in Europe, a fool was a person who entertained the king or queen by doing silly things. The fool was a kind of clown. He often did crazy or stupid things to make people laugh. So when we call somebody a fool we really mean that he or she is doing something silly or stupid. We don’t really mean that they are somebody who entertains the king or queen. We are using a metaphor. What do we mean when we say these things: When we //say someone is a pig// we really mean that_ __ When we //call someone an angel// we really mean that __ They are really good.

If we //say someone is a giant// we really mean that They are really tall.

When //we call a man an ogre or a woman a witch// we really mean They are evil.

When somebody plays cards and //we call them a shark//, we really mean that They are really good at the game.

If we say that //somebody is a volcano ready to explode//, we really mean that That person is mad.

When we say somebody is //bright// we mean that They are smart.
 * Ex****planation 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.





What is dodgeball?

Dodgeball is a game were you can't get hit by the ball when the opposition throws the ball, if you get hit you are out of the game.

If you catch the ball from the opposition before it touches you or the ground you aren't out but the person that threw the ball is out and some one in your team is in again and if you get hit higher then the shoulder then it does not count. The size of a dodgeball field is ideal for a net ball court.

There are 6 foam coated ball in the middle of the field. You are not allowed all 6 balls on your side all at once for more than 5 seconds and the length of the game is 3 minutes. You are not allowed past the middle of the court.

To win you have to get all of the other team out or if all of the 3 minuets are up the team with the most people left (that are not out) in the team win.

So why don’t you get out side and have a good game of dodgeball and get your friend’s together and split them in to two group's and get one friend to be the referee. Remember to have 3 minuets!

A nice simple introduction Cameron. You have used excellent technical words and explained the rules of Dodgeball well. Good use of action verbs also. You now need to focus on using cause and effect words to enhance your explanation. Fantastic conclusion, but it could have been enhanced with you summarising your ideas. Don't forget about correct punctuation also, there are some very long sentences in here that could do with some commas or full stops! Overall a very good effort, well done. Miss Crone :)