English · Stage 3
Explaining in Order
Oracy — explain an idea step by step so a listener can follow: first, next, then, finally
✦ English📘 Stage 3 · S3⏱ ~10 min🧒 Ages 7–8★ Free to start
I can explain an idea in a clear sequence.
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Kavi Explains How To Do It
"Let me explain something!" said Kavi. "When I explain how to do a thing, I go step by step so you can follow along. First I say the first step, then and next the steps in the middle, and finally the last step. If I jumble the steps, the listener gets lost! Little order words keep my explanation clear."
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What your child will learn
1Kavi explains how to plant a seedTap each line to hear it. Kavi explains a how-to, step by step. Notice the order words that keep it clear: first, next, then, finally.
2Order words keep an explanation clearWhen you explain how to do something, use an order word to lead each step. They tell the listener WHICH step comes when.
3Does this word tell WHICH STEP comes when?
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A peek inside
Watch me explain. I want to explain how to wash my hands. Here are the steps jumbled: "dry them on a towel", "turn on the tap", "rub them with soap". Which step do I explain first?
the first step is the one you must do before the others
Try this at home: When you explain how to do something, what order do you give the steps in?
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