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Explaining Ideas Worksheet

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Explaining Ideas Worksheet

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🤔 Part 1: Understanding Explanations

1. What is an explanation?

A story with characters

Telling someone how or why something happens

A list of favourite things

2. Which words help us explain things? (Tick all that apply)

Because

First

Once upon a time

Next

So

3. When we explain something, we should:

Use clear, simple words

Make it as long as possible

Only use big words

✍️ Part 2: Practice Explaining

4. Explain why we need to brush our teeth. Use the word "because" in your answer.
5. Explain how to make a sandwich. Use words like "first", "next", and "then".
6. Fill in the blanks to complete this explanation:

Plants need water _________ it helps them grow. _________, the roots drink up the water. _________, the water travels up to the leaves. This is _________ plants stay healthy.

🎨 Part 3: Your Turn to Explain

7. Choose one topic and write a short explanation (3-4 sentences):

Why do we wear warm clothes in winter?

How do you tie your shoes?

Why is it important to be kind to others?

8. Draw a picture to help explain your answer from question 7:

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