Student Checklist for Explanatory Writing
Features of Explanation Writing
Self Assessment
- Does it have a title to tell you what the writing is about?
- Is there a general opening statement?
- Is it written in a series of logical steps?
- Do the steps continue until the explanation is complete?
- Is it written in the present tense?
- Does it use time connectives?
e.g. then, next, after a while, etc. - Are there diagrams or illustrations to help with the explanation?
- Does my explanation is easy to follow and makes sense?