present tense
third person
time connectives
give reasons to
explain
detailed
descriptions
write in time
order
varied sentence
structure
formal
technical or topic
words
In winter some
animals hibernate.
When the nights
get longer…
…so…
First… then…
Because of this…
Why…?
How do…? does?
because…
When the…
Title
Title
IntroductionSet the
scene.
Introductionwhat
is the
discussion about?
Paragraphs- In time order. Start each
one with a sentence about your topic.
Paragraphs- write all the
arguments for and against.
Diagrams and charts
Use one paragraph for
Conclusion
each argument.
Conclusion
Explanations
Purpose: to explain
how or why
something works or
happens.