Looking for an Explanation Writing PowerPoint?

If you’re looking to introduce your students to explanation texts in a clear, simple, and engaging way, this Exploring Simple Explanations PowerPoint is the perfect starting point. Created with early primary learners in mind, this resource supports students as they begin to explore informative text types with confidence.

Introduction to Explanation Text Lesson Plan

This teaching presentation forms the perfect introduction to explanation Text lesson. Designed explicitly teach the fundamentals of explanation texts, students are guided through:

• What an explanation text is and its purpose
• The key structural features of an explanation text, including:
  • Title
  • Introduction
  • Main body
  • Conclusion
• The use of technical words
• How diagrams support written explanations

Each feature is explained clearly and supported with visuals to help students understand how explanation texts are organised and how they work. The progressive structure of the slides makes the content easy to digest and ideal for whole-class instruction or guided group lessons.

By engaging with this PowerPoint, students develop a strong understanding of how explanation texts are constructed and how different features work together to explain information clearly.

Download This Explanation Writing PowerPoint

This slideshow is available to download as either a Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation. Use the dropdown menu on the Download button to select your preferred format. (Note: You will be prompted to make a copy of the Google Slides file before use.)

Project the slides onto your screen and work through them together for a paperless, engaging English lesson that builds strong foundations in explanation writing.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and a Teach Starter Collaborator. 

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