T2+Explanation+Writing

**__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.



Thursday 24 May 2011



How to Play Football
The game of football also known as soccer is a game made up of 11 players. Games can be as long as 90 minutes and a half time of 45 minutes. There are yellow cards and red cards for off sides penalty's and fouls.

The positions are goalie defender midfielder and striker. The goalies roll is to try to save the ball getting into your goal. The defender tackles the ball off the oppositions strikers. Midfielders support the defenders and strikers.Once the midfielders pass the ball up to the strikers its time for the players up front to take there best shot a goal.

When shooting a goal if you get the ball in you go back to half way and the oppositions to start again with the ball therefore the ball has to get kicked forward. If the goalie on the other team saves the ball he kicks the ball down the field as far as possible.however if the goalie try's to save the ball touches it but it misses and goes out the ref will call for a corner.when a corner happens the ball is played in from the corner of the field.If the ball goes in it a goal but if the oppositions get the ball they can dribble the ball down the the field and try score in there goal.You may of heard of an own goal an own goal is when you score in your __//own goal//__ and the ref allows it.

Throw ins. Throw ins are when a player kicks the ball over the sideline therefore the player on the opposite team throws the the ball back in with two hands on the ball and both feet on the ground. If your feet are not on the ground you get given a foul though and you have to take it again.

Once the game has finished you congragulate your team on trying there best and then in a line you go and shake the other teams hands

I hope I have inspired you to go and play soccer, its a cheap sport and you can

have a heap of fun so have a go!
**Make sure you always upload your WALT and S.C Alex. These can be found on the class wiki. Excellent introduction stating what you are going to include in your explanation, but then you don't talk about all of that!! Good conclusion that summarises your explanation. You have begun to use cause and effect words in your writing, you now need to try to use these more. Excellent use of technical words and action verbs relating to football. Miss Crone :)**